King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler, Smithfield, 19th century.Artist: Charles Grignion

King Richard II appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler, Smithfield, 19th century.Artist: Charles Grignion

1-627-895 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

King Richard II (1367-1400) appeases the rebels on the death of Wat Tyler in Smithfield, 19th century. Wat Tyler (1360-1381) was the leader of the Peasant's Revolt, a rebellion that marked the beginning of the end of serfdom in medieval England. It led to calls for the reform of feudalism and an increase in rights for the serf class. Engraved for Chamberlain's History of London.


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People Information

Creator
  1. Charles Grignion, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver, printmaker
Subject
  1. King Richard II: : King of England
People Related
  1. Wat Tyler: British, English: Tiler, peasant leader
  2. Wale: :

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

People Royalty

History & Politics Politics Political Events

People Famous People

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

History & Politics Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3355x5211
File Size : 51,220kb


Aliases

  1. 0580011821
  1. 1-627-895
  1. 1627895

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