Perkin Warbeck's Invasion of Kent
- When
- 1495
- Where
- Deal, Kent
- Episodes
- 2
On 3 July 1495, Perkin Warbeck landed at Deal, Kent, funded by Margaret of Burgundy. His small army was routed, and 150 troops were killed before Warbeck disembarked.
Episodes
- Defeat of the Army
Warbeck's troops are routed and 150 are killed before the pretender can disembark.
- Landing at Deal
Warbeck lands at Deal, Kent, on 3 July 1495 with a small army funded by Margaret of Burgundy.
Background and detail
Background. Margaret of Burgundy provided financial backing for Warbeck's 1495 expedition to England. She hired continental mercenaries to accompany him in his attempt to take the throne.
The Invasion. On 3 July 1495, Warbeck landed at Deal, Kent, hoping for popular support. His small army was routed, and 150 of his troops were killed without Warbeck even disembarking.
People involved
- Perkin Warbeck · Pretender to the English throne
- Margaret of Burgundy · Financial backer and supporter
Sources
- Perkin Warbeck Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
- Margaret of York Wikipedia
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