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The Simnel Rebellion: A Yorkist Insurrection Against Henry VII

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The Simnel Rebellion was a Yorkist uprising against Henry VII, aiming to install Lambert Simnel as the English monarch. Key figures like John de la Pole and Margaret of Burgundy supported the cause. Despite initial successes, the rebellion was crushed at the Battle of Stoke Field, leading to Henry VII's consolidation of power and the establishment of the Tudor dynasty's legitimacy.

The Simnel Rebellion: A Yorkist Insurrection Against Henry VII

The Simnel Rebellion, which unfolded from 1486 to 1487, was a significant Yorkist insurrection against Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England. Orchestrated by Yorkist supporters, the rebellion aimed to replace Henry with a pretender, Lambert Simnel, who was masqueraded as Edward Plantagenet, the Earl of Warwick, and a potential claimant to the throne. The rebellion was a critical early challenge to Henry VII's rule, underscoring the ongoing political volatility and factional disputes following the Wars of the Roses.
Late 15th-century battlefield scene with armored soldiers in red and blue surcoats wielding swords and spears, and a central knight on a chestnut horse.

The Origins and Motivations Behind the Simnel Rebellion

The Simnel Rebellion was rooted in the dynastic conflicts of the Wars of the Roses and the ambitions of Yorkist partisans. After Henry VII's victory at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, which ended the reign of Richard III, Henry sought to stabilize his claim by marrying Elizabeth of York, thereby uniting the houses of York and Lancaster. However, his claim was perceived as weak due to his maternal lineage to the Lancastrian cause and the absence of a male heir. This vulnerability, along with the grievances of Yorkist loyalists, provided the impetus for the insurrection.

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Time period of the Simnel Rebellion

1486-1487

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Monarch targeted by Simnel Rebellion

Henry VII, first Tudor king

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Significance of Simnel Rebellion for Henry VII

Early challenge to rule, highlighted political instability post-Wars of the Roses

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