Some reports of his encounter with King Richard II report that Wat Tyler was unarmed, and It is doubtful that Wat Tyler stabbed anyone. Other stories say he was insulted by Sir John Newton, a servant of the King, and attempted to stab Newton in retaliation for the insult, but was restrained and arrested by the Lord Mayor of London. He then may have unsuccessfully tried to stab the Lord Mayor, but was stabbed in return by the Lord Mayor and another of the King's servants. No verifiable account is known to exist.
Wat Tyler was born on January 4, 1341.
Wat Tyler was born on January 4, 1341.
A Leader of The Peasants' Revolt, Wat Tyler was from Kent, in England.
No. He just threatened to stab him.
Wat Tyler died on June 15, 1381 at the age of 40.
Wat Tyler was the leader of the Peasant's Revolt in 1381 against King Richard II.
The mayor of London is to blame for Wat Tyler's death in two ways. 1. Some people believe that the king told him to kill Wat Tyler. 2. Others think that the Mayor of London got angry with Wat Tyler as he was speaking inappropriately to the king.
Wat Tyler was 40 when he died in 1381 as a leader of the Peasants Revolt. He has a national park called Wat Tyler Country Park (in the town of Basildon, county of Essex, England) dedicated to him.
Yes, he had a son named Richard Tyler.
Wat Tyler may have been a hero to his followers in the Peasant's Rebellion, but would have appeared to be a traitor to his king.
Wat Tyler was born on January 4, 1341 and died on June 15, 1381. Wat Tyler would have been 40 years old at the time of death or 674 years old today.
Wat Tyler died on June 15, 1381 during the Peasants' Revolt in England. He was killed by the Lord Mayor of London while negotiating with King Richard II.