The death of Wat Tyler in 1381 (c1460-1480). Creator: Unknown.
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The death of Wat Tyler in 1381 (c1460-1480). Wat Tyler (died 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He marched a group of protesters from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a poll tax. While the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers of King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield in London. Figures in the miniature are: Sir William Walworth, Mayor of London (wielding sword); Wat Tyler; Richard II of England; and John Cavendish, esquire to Richard II (bearing lance). From Jean Froissart, Chroniques , vol. 2. (Froissart's Chronicles) [S. Netherlands, c1460-1480.
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- Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
- Wat Tyler: British, English: Tiler, peasant leader
- King Richard II: French: King of England
- William Walworth: English: Mayor
- John Cavendish: British; English: Judge, politician
People Related
- Jean Froissart: French: Author, chronicler
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London
- 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London
- 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4960x4125
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- Shelfmark: Royal 18 E. I, f.175
- 1280001537
- 3-061-134
- 3061134