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Trial

England · Religion / Lollardism. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1377

John Wycliffe1377

London · Religion / Lollardism

Tried by the Bishop of London but general street riots put an end to the court session. John of Gaunt employs 4 doctors of divinity to defend Wycliffe. Ended withou verdict after an arguement between John of Gaunt & the Bishop of London

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John Wycliffe

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