Peasants' Revolt

Historical eventJune 141381

Peasants' Revolt

During the Peasants' Revolt in England, rebels stormed the Tower of London, killing Simon Sudbury, Lord Chancellor, and Robert Hales, Lord High Treasurer (both pictured).

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When
Friday, June 14 1381645 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
14th century · 1380s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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At a glance

Dates: From 1381.

What happened

The Peasants' Revolt, also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Uprising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381. The revolt had various causes, including the socio-economic and political tensions generated by the Black Death in the 1340s, the high taxes resulting from the conflict with France during the Hundred Years' War, and instability within the local leadership of London.

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When did Peasants' Revolt happen?

June 14 1381 — 645 years ago, on a Friday.

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