Wat Tyler

Deceased Person

1341 – 1381

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Who was Wat Tyler?

Wat Tyler 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.

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Born
Jan 4, 1341
Kent
Died
Jun 15, 1381
London

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on July 23, 2013

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