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| | Richard III - Stoke Field |
 | | The early years of Henry VII’s reign were by no means carefree; his dynasty was beset by enemies in Britain and at the court of Burgundy; in the spring of 1487 a serious insurrection was launched from Ireland. |
 | | Simnel was crowned King of England in Dublin on May 24, 1487, and on June 4, Simnel, accompanied by Lincoln and Lovel, landed near Furness in Lancashire and advanced through Yorkshire at the head of 1,500 German mercenaries, supplied by Margaret, Dowager Duchess of Burgundy. |
 | | Henry was at Kenilworth, but calling up nearby levies, he set off at once for Nottingham. |
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