Sir John Oldcastle

Sir John Oldcastle 1378?-1417, English leader of Lollardry . He married the heiress of Lord Cobham in 1408 and was known as "the good Lord Cobham." Under the rule of Henry IV he performed valuable military service, especially in Wales, where he became a friend of the prince of Wales (later Henry V). His devotion to the teachings of John Wyclif brought upon him in 1413 condemnation for heresy. Oldcastle escaped from the Tower of London and was active in Lollard conspiracies until 1417, when he was captured and condemned. He was executed by hanging over a slow fire.

Oldcastle, Sir John (1377–1417) English leader of the Lollards. He fought in the army under Henry IV and earned the respect and friendship of the future Henry V. A fervent supporter of the teachings of John Wycliffe, he was a leader of the Lollards and was condemned as a heretic in 1413. He escaped to lead an unsuccessful Lollard rising but was eventually captured and executed.

Oldcastle, Sir John (c.1378?–1417), Lollard leader. In 1413 he was accused of heresy before Convocation and upheld Lollard opinions. He was given 40 days to recant, escaped from the Tower of London, and led a conspiracy for a Lollard rebellion, which, however, collapsed. When captured he was executed.