Cornish Rebellion

Cornish Rebellion 1497

Causes

Extraordinary revenue to finance a far-away military campaign against Scotland

- James IV of Scotland and Perkin Warbeck are planning to invade the North of England

- In May 1497, another tax to pay for the protection of the North is introduced.

- For Cornwall, this tax seems unnecessary (south-west) as they were traditionally independent

Events
They march to London, gaining support on the way…