Wat Tyler

†June 15, 1381

1 candle burning, 7 lit in all

About their life

Wat Tyler was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He led a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the collection of a poll tax and to 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.

14th-century English rebel

☆ Follow

Biography from the article Wat Tyler on the English Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.