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Walter 'Wat' Tyler (died 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England.

London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 depicting: Walter 'Wat' Tyler (died 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a poll tax and demand economic and social reforms. While the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London.
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Walter 'Wat' Tyler (died 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England.
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London Cigarette Card Company card 1924 depicting: Walter 'Wat' Tyler (died 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a poll tax and demand economic and social reforms. While the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London.
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28.2 x 53.3 cm | 11.1 x 21.0 in (300 dpi)