Marriage
Marries Mary of Bohun, daughter of the Earl of Hereford
Historical events in 1381
96 historical records
February 13812 historical events
Marriage
Daughter of the Earl of Hereford, marries Henry IV
June 138148 historical events
Reform of Taxation
Heads an enquiry into why the poll tax is not being paid, at Brentwood it is attacked
Reballion of Rebels in Brentwood
3 jurors are killed as a commission of enquiry attempts to overcome poll tax evasion
Siege of Dartford
Begins the revolt by leading a poll tax attack on Dartford
Siege of Rochester
Leads an attack on Rochester
Siege of Rochester
Insurgents from Gravesend storm Rochester Castle & free its prisoners
Siege of Maidstone
Tyler is chosen as the rebels leader
Siege of Canterbury
Watt Tyler is chosen as the rebel leader
Siege of London
Essex rebels reach the Mile End & Kentish rebels reach Blackheath
Siege of London
Arrives from Essex at the head of a band of insurgents
Siege of London
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rbels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
Siege of London
Unable to cross the River at Greenwich peasants attack St Marys, Southwark
Siege of London
Richard II seeks refuge in the Tower. Rebels attack John of Gaunts palace at the Savoy
Siege of London
His Palace is destroyed during while he is away negtiating with the Scots
Siege of London
Peasants wait to meet Richard II, they have no arguement with him but he turns back
Siege of London
The Peasants revolt reaches the Tower of London. Takes refuge in the Tower & addresses the crowd in the Green. Arranges to meet the crowd the next day
Assassination of John Legge
Dragged from the Tower & beheaded on Tower Hill by the rebels
Death of John Legge
Death of John Legge
Assassination of Robert Hales
Dragged from the Tower & beheaded on Tower Hill by the rebels
Death of Robert Hales
Death of Robert Hales
Siege of London
Richard II agrees to meet Tyler the following day at Smithfield. Despite the King's promises & the dispersal of the peasants Tyler remains in London
Assassination of William Appleton
Dragged from the Tower & beheaded on Tower Hill by the rebels
Death of William Appleton
Death of John Appleton
Siege of London
Accompanies Richard II on his ride out of the Tower to negotiate with the rebels
Assassination of Simon Sudbury
Dragged from the Tower & beheaded on Tower Hill by the rebels
Death of Simon Sudbury
Death of Simon Sudbury
Assassination of Richard II
Dragged from the Tower & beheaded on Tower Hill by the rebels
Siege of London
Rides to Mile End where rebels demand the abolition of serfdom. Rides out from the Tower to negotiate, agrees to freedom of contract of labour. Promises to meet demands & allow peasants to rent land at 4d per acre. Peasants demand the heads of Chancellor Sudbury, Treasurer Hales & John of Gaunt. Peasants demand rents of 4d an acre per year
Siege of London
Promises to grant a pardon but most of the rebels continue their destruction
Siege of London
Peasants break into the Tower of London & execute, among others, Simon Sudbury
Assassination of Walter "Wat" Tyler
The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth, draws his sword & slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler
Death of Walter Wat Tyler
The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth, draws his sword & slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler. The Lord Mayor of London, William Walworth draws his sword slashes the unarmed Wat Tyler. Stabbed by one of the King's esquires, John Cavendish. Death of Wat Tyler
Siege of London
The head of Wat Tyler replaces that of Sudbury on London Bridge
Siege of London
Demands the end of Lordship, abolition of bishoprics & confiscation of Church land
Siege of London
Confronts Richard II & makes further demands, he is cut down
Siege of London
When the rebellion is ended that day Walworth is knighted. Accompanies Richard II to Smithfield & raises reinforcements
Reballion of Rebels in London
Supports Richard II against Tylers mob in London & is later knighted at Smithfield
Siege of London
Summons the rebels & meets Watt Tyler who is killed by Walworth during negotiations. Confronts Tyler who makes further demands, he is then cut down. After Tyler is killed his followers are pardoned, the revolt lasted less than a week
Siege of London
Had devised the poll tax which provoked rebellion
Assassination of Richard Lyon
Killed by the peasants
Siege of Maidstone
Helps free John Ball & becomes the rebellions leader
Siege of London
The Archbishops palace is attacked & the chancery records are burned
Siege of London
Takes refuge in the Tower of London
Arrest of John Ball
Insurgents & free John Ball who had been imprisoned by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Siege of Maidstone
Insurgents & free John Ball who had been imprisoned by the Archbishop of Canterbury
Siege of London
The revolt is precipitated by the poll tax raised for a war against France. The peasants demand an end to servitude & wish to be able to rent land. Richards council, led by his uncle John of Gaunt, provokes a rebellion. 100.000 from Kent & Essex march on London
Petition
Richard of Wallingford presents a charter to King Richard II on behalf of Tyler
Siege of London
Richards council, led by his uncle John of Gaunt, provokes a rebellion. 100.000 men from Essex & Kent march on London
Petition
Richard of Wallingford presents a charter to King Richard II on behalf of Tyler
July 13813 historical events
Siege of London
Revokes the pardons given to the rebels
Trial
Richard II presides over the tribunal at which John Ball is condemned to death
Trial
Richard II presides over the tribunal at which John Ball is condemned to death
Death of John Cavendish
Beheaded by the followers of Jack Straw
Execution
Beheaded by the followers of Jack Straw
Chief Justice
Appointed Chief Justice of the King's Bench
Lord Chancellor
Appointed Chancellor of England
Master of Scrolls
Appointed Master of the Scrolls
Death of William Cavendish
Death of John Cavendish
Death of Edmund Mortimer
Death of Edmund Mortimer, gives the House of York the claim to the English throne
Succession
Death of Edmund Mortimer, gives the House of York the claim to the English throne
Death of Edmund Mortimer
Death of Edmund Mortimer
Marriage
Negotiates the marriage between Richard II & Anne of Bohemia
Local Authority
Represents the local lordship as Midlands unrest accompanies national revolt and taxation anger.
Confessio", open
Publication of "Confessio", open publication of this "heretical" work
Confessio
Publication of "Confessio", open publication of this "heretical" work
heretical
Publication of "Confessio", open publication of this "heretical" work
this "heretical" work
Publication of "Confessio", open publication of this "heretical" work
Archbishop of Canterbury
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Archbishop
Appointed Archbishop of Canterbury
Invasion of England
French incursion reaches Newport on the Isle of Wight
Siege of Newport
French incursion reaches Newport on the Isle of Wight
Reballion of readied for an
With news of rebellions of the upper classes in France and Flanders, the English readied for an insurrection. John Ball, Jack Straw and others advocated for the destruction of the hierarchical feudal system. The Government resolved on a poll tax of three groats, which outraged the people because it was the same for rich and poor
Siege of St Albans
The peasants rise against the Abbey of St Albans & march on London under Jack Straw
Execution
After crossing London Bridge without resistance, the rebels then gained entry to the Tower of London and captured Simon Sudbury, the unpopular Archbishop of Canterbury, before proceeding to behead him
Siege of Tower of London
After crossing London Bridge without resistance, the rebels then gained entry to the Tower of London and captured Simon Sudbury, the unpopular Archbishop of Canterbury, before proceeding to behead him
Assassination of Walter "Wat" Tyler
Killed by Mayor Walworth while peasant rebels negotiate with Richard II in Mile End
Reballion of readied for an
With news of rebellions of the upper classes in France and Flanders, the English readied for an insurrection. John Ball, Jack Straw and others advocated for the destruction of the hierarchical feudal system. The Government resolved on a poll tax of three groats, which outraged the people because it was the same for rich and poor
Siege of Blackheath
Reacting to the introduction of the oppressive poll tax, which the king had imposed because not enough income had been collected the previous year, Tyler led a force of peasants in taking Canterbury, before advancing on to Blackheath, outside London
Siege of Canterbury
Reacting to the introduction of the oppressive poll tax, which the king had imposed because not enough income had been collected the previous year, Tyler led a force of peasants in taking Canterbury, before advancing on to Blackheath, outside London
Siege of City of London
Tyler then entered the city of London at the head of a peasant army estimated at numbering over 50,000 men. After crossing London Bridge without resistance, the rebels then gained entry to the Tower of London and captured Simon Sudbury, the unpopular Archbishop of Canterbury, before proceeding to behead him
Siege of Savoy Palace
The rebels destroy the Savoy palace during subsequent rioting and killed the King's uncle
Siege of Tower of London
After crossing London Bridge without resistance, the rebels then gained entry to the Tower of London and captured Simon Sudbury, the unpopular Archbishop of Canterbury, before proceeding to behead him
Trial
Tries rebels of the Peasants revolt & sentences some of them to death
Reballion of readied for an
With news of rebellions of the upper classes in France and Flanders, the English readied for an insurrection. John Ball, Jack Straw and others advocated for the destruction of the hierarchical feudal system
Raby Castle
Begins the construction of Raby Castle
Warden
Appointed Warden of the Scottish Border
Peasants Revolt
As de facto ruler during Richard's minority, he made unwise decisions on taxation that led to the Peasants' Revolt in 1381, when the rebels destroyed his home in London, the Savoy Palace
Siege of Savoy Palace
Makes some unwise decisions on taxation that led to the Peasants Revolt in 1381, during which the rebels destroy his Savoy Palace in London
Death of William Cavendish
Executed by the followers of Jack Cade
Execution
Executed by the followers of Jack Cade
Peace
Accompanies Chief Justice Tresilian around the country to enforce the rule of law
Poll Tax
The Government resolved on a poll tax of three groats, which outraged the people because it was the same for rich and poor. Reacting to the introduction of the oppressive poll tax, which the king had imposed because not enough income had been collected the previous year, Tyler led a force of peasants in taking Canterbury, before advancing on to Blackheath, outside London
Siege of Blackheath
Reacting to the introduction of the oppressive poll tax, which the king had imposed because not enough income had been collected the previous year, Tyler led a force of peasants in taking Canterbury, before advancing on to Blackheath, outside London
Siege of Canterbury
Reacting to the introduction of the oppressive poll tax, which the king had imposed because not enough income had been collected the previous year, Tyler led a force of peasants in taking Canterbury, before advancing on to Blackheath, outside London
Treaty of Guerande, 2nd
Regains the Duchy of Brittany