Cornish Rebellion of 1497
- When
- 1496–1497
- Where
- Cornwall; Hounslow Heath, near London; Deptford Bridge, River Ravensbourne; Tyburn, London
- Episodes
- 4
The Cornish Rebellion of 1497 was a popular uprising against Henry VII's war taxes and tin-mining regulations. Led by Michael An Gof, the army marched to London and was defeated at the Battle of Deptford Bridge on 17 June 1497.
Episodes
- Taxation and Stannary Suspension
Henry VII levied heavy taxes and suspended Cornish tin-mining privileges, creating the economic conditions for the rebellion.
- March to London
The rebel army marched from Cornwall to London, gathering support from other counties, while royal forces moved to intercept them.
- Battle of Deptford Bridge
The rebels were defeated by Henry VII's forces at Deptford Bridge on 17 June 1497, ending the uprising.
- Executions and Punishment
Rebel leaders An Gof and Flamank were executed at Tyburn on 27 June 1497, with their remains displayed in London and Cornwall.
Background and detail
Background. Henry VII's financial demands, including forced loans and double taxation to fund a campaign against Scotland, caused severe hardship in Cornwall. The suspension of Cornish stannary privileges in 1496 further exacerbated economic grievances, prompting the uprising.
March to London. The insurgent army, primarily Cornishmen with support from Devon and Somerset, marched toward the capital. King Henry VII's forces, under Daubeny, moved to intercept them, camping on Hounslow Heath on 13 June 1497 before the final confrontation.
Conclusion. The rebellion culminated in the Battle of Deptford Bridge on 17 June 1497, where the rebels were defeated. Leaders Michael An Gof and Flamank were executed at Tyburn on 27 June, with their remains displayed in London and Cornwall.
People involved
- Michael An Gof · Rebel leader
- Henry VII · King of England
- Flamank · Rebel leader
Sources
- Cornish rebellion of 1497 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
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