Oldcastle Revolt

Oldcastle Revolt

John Oldcastle being burnt for both high treason and heresy.
Date9/10 January 1414[1]
Location
London, England[1]
Result Suppression of the revolt[1]
Belligerents
Kingdom of England Lollards
Commanders and leaders
Henry V of England
Thomas Arundel[1]
Sir John Oldcastle  Executed
Walter Blake  Executed
Sir Roger Acton  Executed[2]
Strength
222[2]
Casualties and losses
80  (POW)
+79  Executed[2]

The Oldcastle Revolt was a Lollard uprising directed against the Catholic Church and the English king, Henry V. The revolt was led by John Oldcastle, taking place on the night of 9/10 January 1414. The rebellion was crushed following a decisive battle on St. Giles's Fields.

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