Engraving of the death of Wat Tyler, London, England. Walter "Wat" Tyler (c.1320 - 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a poll tax and to demand economic and social reforms. While the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London. (wikipedia)

Engraving of the death of Wat Tyler, London, England. Walter "Wat" Tyler (c.1320 - 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He marched a group of rebels from Canterbury to the capital to oppose the institution of a poll tax and to demand economic and social reforms. While the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London. (wikipedia) Stock Photo

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