Monday, April 20, 2026

Collection of facts about the Peasant's Revolt

This post is a collection of facts about the Peasant's Revolt (1381). There are 10 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

  • Occurred during the Black Death and the Hundred Years' War
  • Caused by poll taxes
  • John Bampton attempted to collect unpaid taxed in Brentwood
  • Wat Tyler led rebels to London
  • Tower of London sacked
  • Members of the government killed
  • Revolts spread across England
  • Wat Tyler killed in battle
  • Revolts eventually suppressed and rebel leaders executed
  • Deaths: at least 1,500 people