Flamank Articulates Tax Grievances
Flamank argues that royal ministers rather than ordinary taxpayers should bear responsibility for the disputed policy, helping turn local anger into organised protest.
Role range: 1497
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Thomas Flamank Biography and Timeline
Follow Thomas Flamank through 5 dated historical records for England.
Thomas Flamank, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1497–1497Years on this page
1497
Execution of Thomas Flamank
Thomas Flamank is executed after leading the Cornish tax rebellion that marched from Cornwall to Blackheath.
Role range: 1497
Flamank Executed for Cornish Rising
Flamank is executed at Tyburn for leading the tax rebellion that marched from Cornwall to the outskirts of London.
Role range: 1497
Death of Thomas Flamank
Death of Thomas Flamank, executed
Rebellion of Thomas Flamank
Helps lead a rebellion against the levying of taxes for the Scottish Wars
Records, sources and methodology
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