BattlefieldsRising at Maidstone 1554
Tudor

Rising at Maidstone 1554

1554
Kent, England
Also known as: Wyatt muster at Maidstone 1554 · Wyatt Rebellion Maidstone 1554
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Kent, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Crown loyalists in Kent
Forces
crown loyalists c.500–1,000.
VS
Victor
Wyatt rebels
Forces
Wyatt rebels c.2,000–3,000
Outcome
Sir Thomas Wyatt musters several thousand Kentish men at Maidstone opposed to the Spanish marriage
The Battle

History & Significance

The Maidstone muster launched the most dangerous rebellion against Mary I and demonstrated the depth of Protestant and nationalist opposition to the Spanish match.

Casualties & Losses

Minor

Questions & Answers

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