Edward Earl of Warwick and John de la Pole Earl of Lincoln had strong claims to the throne.
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What happened to Earl of Warwick and Earl of Lincoln?
Warwick was soon removed as a threat and sent to the tower of London and Lincoln professed loyalty and was invited to join the kings council.
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Who supported Yorkist claimants overseas?
Margaret of Burgundy who was the sister of Edward IV and Richard III.
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Who were Lord Lovell and the Stafford brothers?
Had been loyal supporters of Richard and attempted to raise a rebellion in the Midlands and the north in spring of 1486, but failed as Henry spies who brought it to his knowledge.
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The lack of Yorkist claimants should have increased Henrys security, but....
Instead they found suitable candidates who could impersonate one of the Princes in the Tower, this led to the SImnel rising in 1487 and Warlocks from 1491-99.
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What happened in the Simnel uprising?
Lambert simnel had claimed to be one of Richard III nephews the Earl of Warwick. Uprising begun 1486 but henry was not aware of it till 1487
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What happened to Earl of Warwick and Earl of Lincoln?
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Warwick was soon removed as a threat and sent to the tower of London and Lincoln professed loyalty and was invited to join the kings council.
Card 3
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Who supported Yorkist claimants overseas?
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Card 4
Front
Who were Lord Lovell and the Stafford brothers?
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Card 5
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The lack of Yorkist claimants should have increased Henrys security, but....
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