Deaths on June 14

Simon Sudbury

Died on June 14, 1381

Simon Sudbury, English archbishop (b. 1316)

Simon Sudbury (c. 1316 – 14 June 1381) was Bishop of London from 1361 to 1375, Archbishop of Canterbury from 1375 until his death, and in the last year of his life Lord Chancellor of England. He met a violent death during the Peasants' Revolt in 1381.

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Events on 1381

13 Jun

Savoy Palace
The Peasants' Revolt led by Wat Tyler culminated in the burning of the Savoy Palace.
14 Jun

Peasants' Revolt
Richard II of England meets leaders of Peasants' Revolt on Blackheath. The Tower of London is stormed by rebels who enter without resistance.
15 Jul

Peasants' Revolt
John Ball, a leader in the Peasants' Revolt, is hanged, drawn and quartered in the presence of King Richard II of England.