Lincoln Joins Simnel Conspiracy
Lincoln leaves Henry VII's court and joins Yorkist exiles supporting Lambert Simnel's claim to be the imprisoned Earl of Warwick.
Historical events in 1487
56 historical records
February 14871 historical events
April 14872 historical events
German Mercenaries Sail for Ireland
Schwartz leads a force of German mercenaries to Ireland, providing experienced infantry for the Yorkist campaign organised around Lambert Simnel.
Burgundian Support for Simnel
Margaret of York finances the Yorkist expedition and provides professional German troops to strengthen the attempt to overthrow Henry VII.
May 14876 historical events
Simnel Crowned in Dublin
Lambert Simnel is crowned as King Edward VI in Dublin, turning the Yorkist conspiracy into an open challenge to Henry VII's crown.
Coronation
Falsely claiming to be the Earl of Warwick, crowned in Dublin as Edward VI of England
Simnel Crowned in Dublin
Yorkist supporters crown Lambert Simnel in Dublin as Edward VI, presenting him as the imprisoned Earl of Warwick.
Support for Simnel Coronation
Thomas FitzGerald, Earl of Kildare, supports the Dublin coronation of Lambert Simnel and commits Irish political backing to the Yorkist challenge.
Coronation as Edward VI
Lambert Simnel is crowned in Dublin as King Edward VI, turning a Yorkist impersonation scheme into an open rival kingship against Henry VII.
Irish Support for Simnel
Kildare supports Simnel in Ireland and helps provide the political and military backing needed to present him as a legitimate Yorkist king.
June 148716 historical events
Yorkist Army Lands at Piel
Lincoln lands with Simnel, Irish troops and German mercenaries near Furness, beginning the invasion of England.
Reballion of Rebels in Furnes
Supported by Lovell & the Earl of Lincoln. An army of German mercenaries & Irish lands at Furnes, Lancashire
Reballion of Rebels in Furnes
Supported by Lovell & the Earl of Lincoln
Yorkist Landing in Lancashire
Simnel's supporters land in Lancashire with Irish troops and Flemish mercenaries before marching inland.
Simnel Army Marches toward Newark
Lincoln drives the rebel army rapidly south and camps near East Stoke before meeting Henry VII's larger royal force.
Star Chamber Act
Legislation strengthens the king's council in dealing with public disorder and powerful offenders.
Lincoln Killed at Stoke
Lincoln is killed during the battle, removing one of the senior Yorkist nobles capable of organising resistance to the Tudor dynasty.
Battle of Stoke Field
Henry VII's army defeats the Yorkist invasion at Stoke Field, ending the principal military challenge mounted in Lambert Simnel's name.
Simnel Captured after Stoke
Simnel is captured after the rebel defeat and is spared by Henry VII, who treats the young pretender as a tool of older conspirators.
Capture after Stoke Field
Richard Symonds is captured after the defeat of the Simnel army at Stoke Field, ending his central role in constructing the pretender's identity.
Battle of Stoke
Fights at the Battle of Stoke
Battle of Stoke-on-Trent
The Yorkist pretender is defeated, he is sent to work in the Royal kitchens. Defeat ends the war
Battle of Stoke-on-Trent
Supports Simnels plot for the throne but is killed in battle
Arrest of Lambert Simnel
Lambert Simnel is captured after the Yorkist defeat at Stoke Field and is later taken into royal service.
Battle of Stoke Field
Henry's army defeats the Yorkist rising built around Lambert Simnel; the Earl of Lincoln is killed.
Northern Gentry Join Simnel Army
Broughton joins the invading Yorkist force with local supporters as the rebels move inland toward the Midlands.
November 148713 historical events
Queen's Coronation Preparations
Court officials complete arrangements for Elizabeth's delayed coronation as queen consort, more than a year after her marriage to Henry VII.
Queen's Coronation Regalia Prepared
Regalia and ceremonial furnishings are prepared for the separate crowning of Elizabeth as queen consort.
Queen's Coronation Procession Assembles
Nobles, civic representatives and household officers assemble for Elizabeth's ceremonial movement toward Westminster.
Queen's Public Entry before Crowning
Elizabeth appears in a formal public procession before her coronation, presenting Yorkist blood within the new Tudor settlement.
Coronation
Elizabeth of York is crowned Queen Consort at Westminster Abbey.
Queen's Coronation Anointing
Holy oil is applied to Elizabeth of York in the consecratory stage of the service before she receives the queen's regalia.
Queen's Coronation Communion
The queen joins the Mass and receives communion after the ceremonies that establish her publicly as Henry VII's crowned consort.
Queen's Coronation Feast
A formal feast follows Elizabeth's crowning, reinforcing her status as queen and symbolically uniting Yorkist and Tudor claims.
Queen's Coronation Recess
The crowned queen leaves the Abbey in state and proceeds to the secular celebrations following the service.
Queen's Coronation Recognition
Elizabeth is formally presented and recognised before the queen-consort coronation service proceeds.
Queen's Coronation Ring Presented
Elizabeth receives the ceremonial ring symbolising her consecrated relationship to the crown and realm.
Queen's Crown Placed
Elizabeth is crowned queen consort in Westminster Abbey in a separate ceremony from that of Henry VII.
Queen's Sceptre Presented
Elizabeth receives the sceptre and associated regalia used in the traditional crowning of an English queen consort.
Simnel Conspiracy Financing
Margaret of Burgundy finances the Yorkist expedition supporting Lambert Simnel and helps secure German mercenaries for the attempt to overthrow Henry VII.
Death of Chenghua
Buried in a tomb at Maoling, Shisanling
Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of China
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Dynastic Marriage Negotiations at London
Interest in the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Arthur 1st takes place
Dynastic Marriage Negotiations at London
Interest in the marriage between Catherine of Aragon, aged 1, & Arthur 1st takes place
Birth of Hugh Latimer
Hugh Latimer is born in Leicestershire and later becomes a prominent Protestant preacher and bishop during the English Reformation.
Simnel Conspiracy Leadership
John de la Pole abandons Henry VII and joins the Simnel conspiracy, giving the pretender movement an experienced Yorkist commander with a dynastic claim.
Anti-Retaining Statute Strengthened
Parliament strengthens restrictions on unlawful retaining as Henry seeks to limit private noble armies that could threaten royal authority.
Stoke Rebels Attainted by Parliament
Parliament attaints leading supporters of the failed Lambert Simnel rising, allowing the Crown to confiscate property from convicted rebels.
Reballion of Lambert Simnel
Henry VII accuses Elizabeth Woodville of being involved in the Lambert Simnel rebellion
Reballion of Rebels in Bermondsey Abbey
Henry VII banishes Elizabeth Woodville to Bermondsey Abbey and confiscates all her properties
Birth of Hugh Latimer
Born at Thurcaston in Leicestershire.
Captain
Appointed Captain in the Army
Reballion of Rebels in Stoke
Defeated & forced to work in the royal kitchens
Royal Muster against Simnel
Henry mobilises royal forces as the Simnel rebellion advances across northern England toward the Midlands.
Simnel Mercenary Force
Martin Schwartz leads the German mercenaries hired for the Simnel enterprise, providing the professional infantry on which the Yorkist invasion heavily depends.
Dynastic Marriage Negotiations at Madrid
Interest in the marriage between Catherine of Aragon & Arthur 1st takes place