Death of Wat Tyler
The Peasants' Revolt reaches its climax as Wat Tyler, the rebel leader, meets King Richard II at Smithfield to present the rebels' demands. The meeting turns violent when the Lord Mayor of London intervenes, striking down Tyler. The king's promises to the rebels quickly dissolve into betrayal.
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