West Country nobles, most famously Sir Peter Carew; 1568 series of aggresive claims (supported by Sidney)
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Which two families are in Munster?
The Desmonds (part of the Butlers) and the Ormonds (part of the Geraldines)
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Which figures were key in the rebellion?
Sir Edmund Butler, the Fitzgeralds and in particular Sir James Fitzmorris Fitzgerald (attacked land settled by Sir Richard Grenville)
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Why was there a religious element?
Fitzgerald was very much a supporter of the counter-reformation
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Where is there possible foreign involvement?
These families also have possible links to Spain and Charles V – the holy roman emperor – who they did contact for help but he was busy in the Netherlands.
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How does Elizabeth respond?
Sends Humphrey Gilbert to try and help Sidney and Carew (extraordinarily ruthless) stamps the rebellion out
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What happens to the rebels?
Edmund Butler is pardoned and Fitzgerald flees to France (sympathetic due to Catholic cause)
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What does Elizabeth also do?
appoints new presidents of Munster and Connaught to be in charge of that locality. Munster president was Sir John Perrot
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Front
Who exploits Munster particularly?
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West Country nobles, most famously Sir Peter Carew; 1568 series of aggresive claims (supported by Sidney)
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