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Simon Sudbury
1381Jun, 14

Simon Sudbury

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

  • 13Jun

    Savoy Palace

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

    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.
  • 15Jul

    Peasants' Revolt

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