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Simnel's army — mainly Flemish and Irish troops — landed on Piel Island in the Furness area of Lancashire on 5 June 1487 and were joined by some English supporters.

However, most local nobles, with the exception of Sir Thomas Broughton, did not join them.

They clashed with the King's army on 16 June at the Battle of Stoke Field and were defeated.

Kildare was captured, and Lincoln and Sir Thomas Broughton were killed.

Lovell went missing ; there were rumours that he had escaped and hidden to avoid retribution.

Simons avoided execution due to his priestly status, but was imprisoned for life.