The Battle of Deptford Bridge — often called Blackheath — was the decisive engagement of the Cornish Rebellion. The Cornish had marched from Bodmin to the Surrey bank of the Thames, an extraordinary military feat, but they had no artillery and faced trained royal forces. Lord Daubeney's cavalry broke them. Michael An Gof was hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn, reportedly saying he would have a name perpetual and a fame permanent and immortal. Henry VII's harsh response ended Cornish resistance.
c.200 Cornish killed in battle; leaders executed
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