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Lambert Simnel |
| Born 1475 |
| Died 1525 |
| Son of a baker |
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(nb photo above is not a true likeness of Simnel)
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- When Henry
VII was king some people wanted to replace him.
- In May 1487, Simnel - claiming to
be Edward, Earl of Warwick, the nephew of Edward IV - was crowned
as King Edward VI of England in Dublin.
- Margaret of Anjou (wife of Henry VI)
said he was the real Warwick.
- His supporters had an army of Irish
troops and German mercenaries
- Simnel invaded England but was defeated
at the Battle of Stoke in June 1487.
- Simnel was just a young boy, he had
been used by people who wanted power.
- Henry considered him harmless and,
instead of being executed, he was allowed to live out his life
in the royal kitchens.
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