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Peasants' Revolt an uprising in 1381 among the peasant and artisan classes in England, particularly in Kent and Essex. The rebels marched on London, occupying the city and executing unpopular ministers, but after the death of their leader, Wat Tyler, they were persuaded to disperse by Richard II, who granted some of their demands, though the government later went back on its promises.

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Peasants' Revolt (1381) Rebellion in England. The immediate provocation was a poll tax (1380). Fundamental causes were resentment at feudal restrictions and statutory control of wages, which were held down artificially despite the shortage of labour after the Black Death. Roused by a rebel priest, John Ball, and led by Wat Tyler, the men of Kent marched into London, where they were pacified by Richard II. Promises to grant their demands were broken after they dispersed.

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