Wat Tyler
Leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the band, see Wat Tyler (band).
Walter "Wat" Tyler (4 January 1341 (disputed) – 15 June 1381) was a leader of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. He led a group of rebels from Canterbury to London to oppose the institution of a poll tax and to demand economic and social reforms. While the brief rebellion enjoyed early success, Tyler was killed by officers loyal to King Richard II during negotiations at Smithfield, London.