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1381Jun, 15

John Cavendish

John Cavendish, English lawyer and judge (b. 1346)
Sir John Cavendish (c. 1346 – 15 June 1381) was an English judge and politician from Cavendish, Suffolk, England. He and the village gave the name Cavendish to the aristocratic families of the Dukedoms of Devonshire, Newcastle and Portland.

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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.