The greatest private palace in England, belonging to John of Gaunt (Duke of Lancaster and most hated magnate of the reign), was systematically destroyed by the rebels. Notably they refused to loot it — some rebels who tried to steal valuables were thrown back into the flames. The rebels' purpose was destruction of privilege, not theft — a sophisticated political statement.
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