BattlefieldsPeasants Revolt — Smithfield and Death of Wat Tyler 1381
Medieval

Peasants Revolt — Smithfield and Death of Wat Tyler 1381

1381
London, England
Also known as: Death of Wat Tyler 1381 · Smithfield confrontation 1381
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Rebels
Forces
London militia under Mayor Walworth; rebel main force
VS
Victor
Crown
Forces
Richard II with small household
Outcome
Wat Tyler stabbed by Mayor of London Walworth during parley; Richard II rode alone to rebels claiming to be their captain; rebels dispersed; revolt subsequently crushed
The Battle

History & Significance

Single most decisive moment of the Peasants Revolt; Richard II's personal bravery at Smithfield became the defining image of the crisis; Tyler's death broke rebel momentum

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