John Ball
(1338-1381)
Died aged 43
Wikidata WikipediaJohn 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.
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Commemorated on 2 plaques
John Ball of Colchester Priest A leader of the Peasants Revolt Executed at St Albans 15th July 1381
John Ball Walk, Colchester, United Kingdom where they was
John Ball (c.1338-1381) priest & leader of the Peasants' Revolt was tried on this site in the presence of King Richard II before execution
St Albans Museum+Gallery, St Albans, United Kingdom where they was tried (1381)