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
Medieval drawing of John Ball giving hope to Wat Tyler's rebels
Bornc. 1338
Died15 July 1381 (aged 42/43)
St Albans, Kingdom of England
NationalityEnglish
OccupationPriest
Known forPeasants' Revolt
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