Under the leadership of Robert Aske, a mass popular revolt began in Yorkshire in October 1536, spreading to other parts of Northern England including Cumberland, Northumberland, and north Lancashire.
The Pilgrimage of Grace was the worst uprising of Henry VIII's reign. It was a direct result of the dissolution of the monasteries, the policies of the King's chief minister, Thomas Cromwell, as well as other specific political, social, and economic grievances.
In Part 2 of this three part series, Daniel Gray explores the context behind this revolt and its impact on medieval England.
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Rebellion in the North: The Rising of...
The Rising of the North of 1569, also called the 'Revolt of the Northern Earls or Northern Rebellion', was an unsuccessful attempt by Catholic nobles from Northern England to depose Queen Elizabeth I of England and replace her with Mary, Queen of Scots.
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