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The death of Wat Tyler in 1381 (c1460-1480). Creator: Unknown.

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The death of Wat Tyler in 1381 (c1460-1480). 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). From Jean Froissart, Chroniques , vol. 2. (Froissart's Chronicles) [S. Netherlands, c1460-1480.

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58.5Mo (3.4Mo) / 42.0cm x 34.9cm / 4960 x 4125 (300dpi)

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