Peasants' Revolt


Peasants' Revolt:

see Tyler, WatTyler, Wat,
d. 1381, English rebel. His given name appears in full as Walter; his surname signifies the trade of a roof tiler. He came into prominence as the leader of the rebellion of 1381, known as the Peasants' Revolt.
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Peasants’ Revolt,

the English villeins’ attempt to improve their lot (1381). [Br. Hist.: Bishop, 220–221, 373–374]See: Rebellion