Historedia
Person

Michael An Gof

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1496–1497

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Michael An Gof, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Cornish Rebellion of 1497

    1496–1497

    Role: Rebel leader

    1. 1496–1497 · CornwallTaxation and Stannary Suspension

      Henry VII levied heavy taxes and suspended Cornish tin-mining privileges, creating the economic conditions for the rebellion.

    2. 13 June 1497 · Hounslow Heath, near LondonMarch to London

      The rebel army marched from Cornwall to London, gathering support from other counties, while royal forces moved to intercept them.

    3. 17 June 1497 · Deptford Bridge, River RavensbourneBattle of Deptford Bridge

      The rebels were defeated by Henry VII's forces at Deptford Bridge on 17 June 1497, ending the uprising.

    4. 27 June 1497 · Tyburn, LondonExecutions and Punishment

      Rebel leaders An Gof and Flamank were executed at Tyburn on 27 June 1497, with their remains displayed in London and Cornwall.

Sources

  1. Cornish rebellion of 1497 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22