The Death of Wat Tyler (from British Library Royal MS 18.E.i-ii f. 175)
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Title
The Death of Wat Tyler (from British Library Royal MS 18.E.i-ii f. 175)
Subject
Baselard
Description
The leader of the Peasants' Revolt, Wat Tyler, is depicted here as being stabbed by William Walworth, Mayor of London. Walworth stabbed Tyler with a baselard, and although it is considered a type of dagger, in reality, along with this depiction, it is rather larger.
Source
The National Archives. "The Death of Wat Tyler." Uniting the Kingdoms. Accessed February 14, 2015. http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/utk/england/popup/wattyler.htm
Date
c. 1385-1400
Contributor
Samantha Tan
Rights
© Copyright British Library
Type
Still image
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Original Format
Illustration
Physical Dimensions
N/A
Files
Collection
Citation
“The Death of Wat Tyler (from British Library Royal MS 18.E.i-ii f. 175),” Medieval London, accessed October 23, 2024, https://medievallondon.ace.fordham.edu/items/show/111.