Wilfrid Holme, a contemporary writer, noted that the participants in this incident often sang songs from the prophecies of Merlin and carried a large banner showing the five wounds of Christ. It was born out of anger that had broken out two weeks earlier with an attack on John Meneage and its rapid growth led the Pope to grant legatine powers to Reginald Pole to lead it. Those involved met at Pontefract to organize their demands, which would not be met resulting in Bigod's Insurrection one month later. The assumed leade
Wilfrid Holme, a contemporary writer, noted that the participants in this incident often sang songs from the prophecies of Merlin and carried a large banner showing the five wounds of Christ. It was born out of anger that had broken out two weeks earlier with an attack on John Meneage and its rapid growth led the Pope to grant legatine powers to Reginald Pole to lead it. Those involved met at Pontefract to organize their demands, which would not be met resulting in Bigod's Insurrection one month later. The assumed leader, Robert Aske, was tricked by the Duke of Norfolk and he was executed as a result. Among other things, those involved wanted the repeal of the Ten Articles, the removal of Thomas Cromwell, and the reestablishment of papal authority. For 10 points, identify this 1536 rebellion against Henry VIII, named for the presumably sacred journey undertaken by the participants
Wilfrid Holme, a contemporary writer, noted that the participants in this incident often sang songs from the prophecies of Merlin and carried a large banner showing the five wounds of Christ.
Pilgrimage of Grace (or Yorkshire Uprising of 1536; accept equivalents for uprising)