John Ball
English rebel and priest (1338-1381) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 43
John Ball 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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About this person
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1338 to 1381 · aged 43
