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Simnel Rebellion: Foreign Involvement and Pretender Challenge Henry VII, Study notes of English Literature

Birmingham City University English Literature

The Simnel Rebellion, an attempt to overthrow Henry VII's reign in the late 15th century. The rebellion was led by Lambert Simnel, who was presented as the Earl of Warwick and supported by Yorkist sympathizers, foreign powers, and mercenaries. the background of the rebellion, the key players involved, and the significance of foreign involvement in the challenge to Henry VII's authority.

What you will learn

How did the failure of the Simnel Rebellion impact Henry VII's authority?
What were the reasons for the Yorkist sympathizers to support Lambert Simnel's rebellion against Henry VII?
Who were the key players in the Simnel Rebellion and what were their roles?

What were the historiographical views on the significance of the Simnel Rebellion to Henry VII's reign?
How did foreign involvement impact the Simnel Rebellion?

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L / O : T O E X P L A I N W H Y

T H E R E B E L S U S ED

S I M N E L I N T H E

C A M P A I G N

C H A L L E N G E 1 : A S S E S S

T H E T H R E A T T O H E N R Y ’ S

R E I G N

C H A L L E N G E 2 : A N A L Y S E

T H E S I G N I F I C A N C E OF

F O R E I G N I N V O L V E M E N T

K E Y W O R D S : PRETENDER

A N D M E R C E N A R I E S

How did Lambert Simnel challenge Henry VII’s reign?

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L / O : T O E X P L A I N W H Y

T H E R E B E L S U S E D

S I M N E L I N T H E

C A M P A I G N

C H A L L E N G E 1 : A S S E S S

T H E T H R E A T T O H E N R Y ’ S

R E I G N

C H A L L E N G E 2 : A N A L Y S E

T H E S I G N I F I C A N C E O F

F O R E I G N I N V O L V E M E N T

K E Y W O R D S : P R E T E N D E R

A N D M E R C E N A R I E S

How did Lambert Simnel challenge Henry VII’s reign?

First task-catch up on the background reading…

 https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/tudor-

england/the-lambert-simnel-rebellion/

When you find someone you have not heard of, please take 5 minutes to Google them and jot down a few notes.

In the meantime - were the ‘Princes in the Tower’ still alive?

Richard III and Henry

VII both had the

problem of these

princely ‘threats’ but if

they were dead who

would be the next threat?

Possibly, Edward, Earl

of Warwick who had a

claim to the throne

What is a ‘pretender’?

Royal descendant those throne is claimed and occupied

by a rival, or has been abolished entirely.

OR

…an individual who impersonates an heir to the throne.

Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy

 Sister of Edward IV and

Richard III – enemy of

Henry VII

 Spring 1487 the Earl of

Lincoln defects to

Margaret’s court –

reunited with Lovell

 The Duchess gives the

Simnel cause money and

2,000 mercenaries to be

sent to Ireland

The Earl of Lincoln  John de la Pole, 1st Earl of Lincoln 1462/1464 – 1487 was a leading figure in the Yorkist aristocracy during the Wars of the Roses  He was de facto heir to the throne under the reign of his uncle Richard III  After the death of Richard, de la Pole reconciled with the new Tudor regime, but two years later he organised a major Yorkist rebellion, involving Lambert Simnel  Whether or not de la Pole intended to take the throne for himself has been widely suspected by historians.

The attack led by Schwartz and his mercenaries Symonds & Simnel before the King…

An unsuccessful outcome

Refusal of the King’s offer of a pardon Lack of local support from northerners What events threatened the King’s authority the most? And what events helped him the most (and least)? The crowning of Edward IV in Dublin Parading the real Earl of Warwick through London

Simnel Rebellion: Foreign Involvement and Pretender Challenge Henry VII, Study notes of English Literature

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L / O : T O E X P L A I N W H Y

T H E R E B E L S U S E D

S I M N E L I N T H E

C A M P A I G N

C H A L L E N G E 1 : A S S E S S

T H E T H R E A T T O H E N R Y ’ S

R E I G N

C H A L L E N G E 2 : A N A L Y S E

T H E S I G N I F I C A N C E O F

F O R E I G N I N V O L V E M E N T

K E Y W O R D S : P R E T E N D E R

A N D M E R C E N A R I E S

How did Lambert Simnel challenge Henry VII’s reign?

 https://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/tudor-

england/the-lambert-simnel-rebellion/

Richard III and Henry

VII both had the

problem of these

princely ‘threats’ but if

they were dead who

would be the next threat?

Possibly, Edward, Earl

of Warwick who had a

claim to the throne

What is a ‘pretender’?

Royal descendant those throne is claimed and occupied

by a rival, or has been abolished entirely.

OR

…an individual who impersonates an heir to the throne.

Margaret, Duchess of Burgundy

 Sister of Edward IV and

Richard III – enemy of

Henry VII

 Spring 1487 the Earl of

Lincoln defects to

Margaret’s court –

reunited with Lovell

 The Duchess gives the

Simnel cause money and

2,000 mercenaries to be

sent to Ireland

An unsuccessful outcome

Historiography…

historians on anything to do

with the Simnel rebellion

Storyboard…

 Create a six pane storyboard on

the Simnel rebellion, making a

note of all the key characters,

events and dates.

historiography at the bottom

• In four sentences, assess the

threat to Henry’s reign

PEER ASSESS

In pairs – complete the following tasks