Events tagged with "peasants revolt"

Historical Events tagged with "peasants revolt"

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John Ball Executed in Presence of King Richard II

July 15th, 1381 643 years ago

John Ball, a prominent figure in the Peasants' Revolt, met his end through execution by hanging, drawing, and quartering before King Richard II. His execution followed the revolts in England, where he had called for social reforms and the end of serfdom. Ball, known for his radical sermons advocating for peasant rights, was captured amidst the revolt's suppression. His bold ideas resonated with the discontented peasants, but ultimately led to his brutal punishment as a warning to others.