'Sir J. Oldcastle', (c1360-1417), 1830. Sir John Oldcastle (died 1417) English Lollard leader and friend of Henry V, escaped prosecution for heresy from the Tower of London and led a rebellion against the King. Eventually, captured and executed. William Shakespeare based the character of John Falstaff on him. From "Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co., J. Cumming, London, Glasgow and Dublin, 1830]
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