Lambert Simnel

1486-7:

supporters:

• Francis Lovell

• John de la Pole

• Earl of Kildare

• Margaret of Burgundy

How did they challenge Henry’s position?

Pretended to be Earl of Warwick- who Henry produced from the tower

John de la Pole and Margaret raised 2000 German mercenary support let by Martin Schwartz

Rebels sailed to Ireland and met Irish nobility.

Arrived in the North June 1487

Henry Percy, E. of Northumberland didn’t do anything to help.

Henry’s response

Henry produced real earl of warwick.

Initially trusted de la Pole, he was present at 1487 council in february to discuss measures against Simnel

Ordered coasts to be guarded, yet rebels still managed to land

8 May, Henry arrived at Kenilworth Castle

Battle of Stoke, 16 June 1487, irish forces lacked armour, end of the wars of the roses.

John de la Pole and Martin Schwartz killed, Lovell disappeared.

Simnel captured and put to work in the king’s kitchen later to become falconer.