Pilgrimage of Grace
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The Pilgrimage of Grace was a large-scale popular uprising in northern England in 1536 protesting Henry VIII’s religious reforms and the dissolution of the monasteries.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Pilgrimage of Grace canonical | 6 |
| Pilgrimage of Grace (indirectly through members) | 1 |
| West Country Protestant rebels | 1 |
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Target entity: Pilgrimage of Grace Context triple: [Tudor dynasty, significantEvent, Pilgrimage of Grace]
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Monmouth Rebellion
The Monmouth Rebellion was a 1685 uprising in England led by James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, attempting to overthrow the Catholic King James II and resulting in a swift defeat and harsh reprisals.
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Peasants' Revolt of 1381
The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was a major English uprising of commoners against heavy taxation and feudal oppression, culminating in a march on London and challenging royal authority during the reign of Richard II.
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Gordon Riots
The Gordon Riots were a major wave of anti-Catholic protests and violent unrest that swept London in 1780, exposing deep social and political tensions in late 18th-century Britain.
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Peterloo Massacre
The Peterloo Massacre was an 1819 incident in Manchester where cavalry charged into a large, peaceful pro-democracy rally, killing and injuring many protesters and becoming a pivotal moment in British political reform history.
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Second Barons' War
The Second Barons' War was a mid-13th-century English civil conflict in which rebellious nobles led by Simon de Montfort challenged King Henry III’s authority and sought to limit royal power through reforms.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Pilgrimage of Grace Target entity description: The Pilgrimage of Grace was a large-scale popular uprising in northern England in 1536 protesting Henry VIII’s religious reforms and the dissolution of the monasteries.
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A.
Monmouth Rebellion
The Monmouth Rebellion was a 1685 uprising in England led by James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, attempting to overthrow the Catholic King James II and resulting in a swift defeat and harsh reprisals.
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B.
Peasants' Revolt of 1381
The Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was a major English uprising of commoners against heavy taxation and feudal oppression, culminating in a march on London and challenging royal authority during the reign of Richard II.
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C.
Gordon Riots
The Gordon Riots were a major wave of anti-Catholic protests and violent unrest that swept London in 1780, exposing deep social and political tensions in late 18th-century Britain.
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D.
Peterloo Massacre
The Peterloo Massacre was an 1819 incident in Manchester where cavalry charged into a large, peaceful pro-democracy rally, killing and injuring many protesters and becoming a pivotal moment in British political reform history.
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E.
Second Barons' War
The Second Barons' War was a mid-13th-century English civil conflict in which rebellious nobles led by Simon de Montfort challenged King Henry III’s authority and sought to limit royal power through reforms.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
popular uprising
ⓘ
rebellion ⓘ religious revolt ⓘ |
| aftermath |
Council of the North strengthened
ⓘ
increased royal control in the North ⓘ |
| betrayalClaim | royal promises later revoked ⓘ |
| cause |
Henry VIII’s religious reforms
ⓘ
dissolution of the monasteries ⓘ economic grievances ⓘ fear of loss of traditional religion ⓘ policies of Thomas Cromwell ⓘ |
| country | Kingdom of England ⓘ |
| endDate | 1537-02 ⓘ |
| estimatedSize | 30,000 to 40,000 rebels ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Henrician Reformation
ⓘ
surface form:
English Reformation
|
| historicalSignificance |
largest uprising of Henry VIII’s reign
ⓘ
major resistance to the English Reformation ⓘ |
| keyDocument | The Pontefract Articles ⓘ |
| leader |
Lord Darcy
ⓘ
Robert Aske ⓘ Thomas Percy ⓘ |
| location |
Cumberland
ⓘ
Durham ⓘ Lincolnshire ⓘ Northern England ⓘ Westmorland, England ⓘ
surface form:
Westmorland
York ⓘ Yorkshire ⓘ |
| notableEvent |
negotiations with Duke of Norfolk
ⓘ
occupation of York ⓘ rebels’ march to Doncaster ⓘ |
| opposedBy |
John Howard, 1st Duke of Norfolk
ⓘ
surface form:
Duke of Norfolk
Henry VIII of England ⓘ Thomas Cromwell ⓘ |
| participants |
gentry of northern England
ⓘ
northern English commons ⓘ |
| promise |
promise of a parliament at York
ⓘ
royal pardon initially offered ⓘ |
| reignOf | Henry VIII of England ⓘ |
| religiousAspect | defense of traditional Catholic practices ⓘ |
| result |
continuation of dissolution of the monasteries
ⓘ
execution of rebel leaders ⓘ rebellion suppressed ⓘ |
| slogan |
For the Faith of Christ and Holy Church
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For the preservation of the King’s person ⓘ |
| startDate | 1536-10 ⓘ |
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Subject: Pilgrimage of Grace Description of subject: The Pilgrimage of Grace was a large-scale popular uprising in northern England in 1536 protesting Henry VIII’s religious reforms and the dissolution of the monasteries.
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