John Ball (priest)
John Ball (c. 1338 – 15 July 1381) was an English priest who took a prominent part in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. Although he is often associated with John Wycliffe and the Lollard movement, Ball was actively preaching "articles contrary to the faith of the church" at least a decade before Wycliffe started attracting attention.
John Ball | |
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Medieval drawing of John Ball giving hope to Wat Tyler's rebels | |
Born | c. 1338 Peldon, Colchester, Kingdom of England |
Died | 15 July 1381 (aged 42/43) St Albans, Kingdom of England |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Priest |
Known for | Peasants' Revolt |
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