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The death of Wat Tyler in 1381. 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). . Jean Froissart, Chroniques , vol. 2. (Froissart's Chronicles). Netherlands, S. Last quarter of the 15th century, before 1483. Source: Royal 18 E. I, f.175.

The death of Wat Tyler in 1381. 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). . Jean Froissart, Chroniques , vol. 2. (Froissart's Chronicles). Netherlands, S. Last quarter of the 15th century, before 1483. Source: Royal 18 E. I, f.175.
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The death of Wat Tyler in 1381. 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). . Jean Froissart, Chroniques , vol. 2. (Froissart's Chronicles). Netherlands, S. Last quarter of the 15th century, before 1483. Source: Royal 18 E. I, f.175.
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