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Outbreak of the Peasants' Revolt

In the market square of Brentwood, a group of peasants led by Wat Tyler and John Ball confront the royal tax collector, demanding an end to oppressive taxes and feudal injustices. The atmosphere is ch

Year 1381
Date 6/1
Location Brentwood, Essex, England
Layer 2
Visibility PUBLIC
tax:revolt-uprising-and-revolution tax:peasant-demands-and-assembly

Key Figures

Wat Tyler John Ball Royal Tax Collector Peasant Woman Guardsman
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