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John Ball

Type Figure Region England Time c. 1338–1381 Also known as Ball

14th-century English Lollard preacher known for egalitarian slogans such as 'When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then a gentleman?'.…

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  1. 1381Blackheath · LondonAfter being released from Maidstone prison, he preached social equality and the abolition of serfdom to tens of thousands at Blackheath, citing Wycliffe's ideas; after joining Wat Tyler he marched on London, and after the revolt's failure was executed at St Albans.

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