Some 30,000 rebels gathered from all over the North of England led by Robert Aske, who had links with the Earl of Northumberland. Gentry and landowners involved as well as peasantry.
Rumours that Charles V might invade with Reginald Pole. Pole, a Yorkist, would marry Princess Mary and Henry would be deposed in their favour.
The King was only able to raise 8,000 troops under the Duke of Norfolk. It was the most serious and popular rebellion of Tudor period.
