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Year in History

Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1381. This year saw 3 significant events.

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  1. Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who

    Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who enter without resistance.

  2. John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England

    The Peasants' Revolt, also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Uprising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381.

  3. English peasant uprising begins in Essex

    English peasant uprising begins in Essex

Events

Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who

Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who enter without resistance.

John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England

The Peasants' Revolt, also named Wat Tyler's Rebellion or the Great Uprising, was a major uprising across large parts of England in 1381.

English peasant uprising begins in Essex

English peasant uprising begins in Essex

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1381?
In 1381, there were 3 significant historical events. Notable events include Richard II in England meets leaders of the Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who , John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of Richard II of England, English peasant uprising begins in Essex.

People in 1381

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