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3 unusual facts about Robert Aske


Bigod's Rebellion

Robert Aske, gentleman, that was captain in the insurrection of the Northern men; and one Hamerton, esquire, all which persons were indicted of high treason against the King, and that day condemned by a jury of knights and esquires for the same, whereupon they had sentence to be drawn, hanged and quartered, but Ralph Bulmer, the son of John Bulmer, was reprieved and had no sentence.

During 1537 Bigod was hanged at Tyburn, Lords Darcy and Hussey both beheaded, Thomas Moigne, M.P. for Lincoln was hanged, drawn and quartered, Sir Robert Constable hanged in chains at Hull and Robert Aske hanged in chains at York.

Robert Aske

Sir Robert Aske, 1st Baronet (1872–1954), British Liberal politician, MP 1923–1924, 1929–1945


Aughton, East Riding of Yorkshire

An historic church, famous for its association with Robert Aske, leader of the insurgents in the Pilgrimage of Grace, October 1536.


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