Timeline: Today in Medieval History
On this day, June 15th, in medieval history:
- 1330 - Birth of Edward (”The Black Prince”), Prince of Wales and eldest son of King Edward III of England
- 1381 - Death of Wat Tyler, leader of the English Peasants’ Revolt; Sir William Walworth, the mayor of London, killed Wat during a meeting with King Richard II
*image shows William Walworth striking down Wat Tyler
Filed under: Medieval Timeline, Middle Ages History, Medieval History on June 15th, 2009
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