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Execution of Rebel Leaders at Launceston 1549

1549
Cornwall, England
Also known as: Western Rising executions Launceston 1549 · Cornish rebel executions 1549
Era
Tudor
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Cornwall, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Cornish rebel leaders
Forces
Cornish rebel leaders c.10–15 executed.
VS
Victor
Edward VI (crown)
Forces
Crown executioners c.50–150
Outcome
Rebel leaders captured after Sampford Courtenay are tried and hanged at Launceston as a deterrent to Cornwall
The Battle

History & Significance

The Launceston executions completed the crown pacification of Cornwall after the Prayer Book Rebellion and ended organised Cornish Catholic resistance for a generation.

Casualties & Losses

Multiple rebel leaders hanged

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