The Challenges to Henry VII Security Between 1487 and the...

The Challenges to Henry VII Security Between 1487 and the end of 1499 Henry VII faced many challenges to his throne from 1487 to the end of 1499. These included many rebellions and pretenders to his throne. To what extent was the success he dealt with them differs although the overriding answer is that by the end of his reign he had secured his throne and set up a dynasty, with all challengers removed. Lambert Simnel challenged Henry’s security when Richard Symonds passed him off as Warwick. Simnel was taken to Ireland, which had become the centre of Yorkist plotting. Margaret of Burgundy provided money and an army of 2000 mercenaries. They landed in Ireland in May 1487. Henry paraded the real†¦show more content†¦The success of the win was therefore undermined, as he did not have the full loyalty of his men at the battlefield. However, all in all, by using a large army to deal with the rebels demonstrated to other challengers the strength Henry had at his hands and this must surely be a success. Simnel was put to work in the royal kitchens. This was a successful way of dealing with Simnel as it showed Henry to be a merciful and forgiving man. Henry called a Parliament in November 1487. The nobles and gentry who had supported the rebellion were attainted and their lands were confiscated by the crown. This was successful as it made examples of these men to warn off other contenders or rebels. In addition, by attainting them and confiscating their lands, this meant that if a noble was to get involved in a rebellion not only would he be affected but so too would his family, heir and subjects. This was surely a lot more threatening then death. Henry quickly tried to mend relations with Maximilian. A new treaty in January 1488 restored friendly relations with close trading ties between England and Burgundy. As soon as Henry found out about the Simnel conspiracy he