'The Death of Wat Tyler', 1859. Artist: John Rogers.

'The Death of Wat Tyler', 1859. Artist: John Rogers.

2-639-246 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'The Death of Wat Tyler', 1859. Walter Wat Tyler (died 15 June 1381). Leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, marched with a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution of a poll tax and demand economic and social reforms. He was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London. After James Northcote ( 1746-1831). From The History of England by David Hume & Tobias Smollett. [Virtue & Co., London, 1859].


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. John Rogers: Engraver, artist
After
  1. James Northcote: British, English: Artist, painter
Subject
  1. Wat Tyler: British, English: Tiler, peasant leader
People Related
  1. David Hume: British; Scottish: Philosopher, economist, historian
  2. Tobias George Smollett: British, Scottish: Author, novelist
  3. Virtue & Co Ltd: : Publisher, publishers, printer, printers
  4. King Richard II: : King of England

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

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 Famous People

Society & Culture Issues & Causes

Artistic Representations Portraits

Society & Culture Death & Burial


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 7424x5388
File Size : 39,063kb


Aliases

  1. 0580042105
  1. 2-639-246
  1. 2639246

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