Henry VII Rebellions

• Staffordshire & Lovell rebellions

  • 1486
  • Aims to capture and kill Henry VII and replace him with a yorkist Claimant
  • Lovell rallies support in Yorkshire and gains minima support
  • Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford is sent to pardon those who gave up Lovell
  • Lovell escapes before his arrest
• What Happened during the Stafford brothers rebellion?

  • Rebels attempt to gain support in Worcester
  • They Flee to Culham Abbey to evade Sanctuary Laws
  • Henry breaks laws of sanctuary to extrate the brothers
  • Humphrey is executed, Thomas is imprisoned.
• What do the Stafford and Lovell rebellions show?

  • Henry VII’s Strong relationship with the pope
  • Henry VII’s effective use of patronage.