Lambert Simnel Rebellion - Causes
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Simnel had a striking resemblance to princes in the tower. Symonds, a Yorkist,
decided to pass him off as the Earl of Warwick. The Yorkist wanted to
overthrow Henry.
Henry's weak claim to the throne
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, Descended from Edward III by his mum - men typically took precedence over
women.
Descended from John of Gaunt, Edwards third son - others with a stronger
claim like Earls of Warwick and Lincoln.
Came from a illegitimate line (third son born out of wedlock) so couldn't claim
throne.
Henry Tudor
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Army was outnumbered (5000 compared to 15,000)
Kept most of his army together
Was supported by the Stanleys.
Extraordinary Revenue - Parliamentary Taxes
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Special, one-off grants of taxes by Parliament to pay for royal policies such as
military expeditions (like Brittany).
Suffolk Threat - what happened?
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, Suffolk fled to Flanders in 1498 and Henry feared France would use him to
launch an invasion. Persuaded to return to England but fled again in 1501 and
sought refuge at court of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian, other Yorkists
joined. Safe as long as Margaret of Burgundy opposed Henry.
Nobility
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Term used to describe the wealthy members of the aristocracy and those with
titles such as Dukes, Earls and Lords. Had to control them to prevent them
becoming too powerful - reminiscent of how Henry defeated Richard III.
Jasper in Wales, Northumberland in Yorkshire etc.
Parliament
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Political body consisting of the House of Commons and House of Lords which
was responsible for passing laws and granting taxation for the King. 7 times
during his reign, 5 in first 10 years.
granted tonnage and poundage, extraordinary revenue, act of attainder
Courtiers
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, People who would attend the Royal Court to try and gain access to the King
and other influential figures.
Battle of Bosworth
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Henry defeats Richard III on 22nd August 1485 and is crowned King.
Extraordinary Revenue - Loans and Benevolences
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King's right to ask for financial help in particular emergencies.
Laymen
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Gentry/lawyers. Skilled administrators. Reginald Bray, Edmund Dudley. Henry
depended on them just like Edward IV did.
Empson and Dudley
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Simnel had a striking resemblance to princes in the tower. Symonds, a Yorkist,
decided to pass him off as the Earl of Warwick. The Yorkist wanted to
overthrow Henry.
Henry's weak claim to the throne
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, Descended from Edward III by his mum - men typically took precedence over
women.
Descended from John of Gaunt, Edwards third son - others with a stronger
claim like Earls of Warwick and Lincoln.
Came from a illegitimate line (third son born out of wedlock) so couldn't claim
throne.
Henry Tudor
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Army was outnumbered (5000 compared to 15,000)
Kept most of his army together
Was supported by the Stanleys.
Extraordinary Revenue - Parliamentary Taxes
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Special, one-off grants of taxes by Parliament to pay for royal policies such as
military expeditions (like Brittany).
Suffolk Threat - what happened?
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, Suffolk fled to Flanders in 1498 and Henry feared France would use him to
launch an invasion. Persuaded to return to England but fled again in 1501 and
sought refuge at court of Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian, other Yorkists
joined. Safe as long as Margaret of Burgundy opposed Henry.
Nobility
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Term used to describe the wealthy members of the aristocracy and those with
titles such as Dukes, Earls and Lords. Had to control them to prevent them
becoming too powerful - reminiscent of how Henry defeated Richard III.
Jasper in Wales, Northumberland in Yorkshire etc.
Parliament
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Political body consisting of the House of Commons and House of Lords which
was responsible for passing laws and granting taxation for the King. 7 times
during his reign, 5 in first 10 years.
granted tonnage and poundage, extraordinary revenue, act of attainder
Courtiers
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, People who would attend the Royal Court to try and gain access to the King
and other influential figures.
Battle of Bosworth
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Henry defeats Richard III on 22nd August 1485 and is crowned King.
Extraordinary Revenue - Loans and Benevolences
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King's right to ask for financial help in particular emergencies.
Laymen
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Gentry/lawyers. Skilled administrators. Reginald Bray, Edmund Dudley. Henry
depended on them just like Edward IV did.
Empson and Dudley
