Oldcastle Revolt

Oldcastle Revolt

John Oldcastle being burnt for both high treason and heresy.
Date9/10 January 1414
Location
London
Result

Royal victory

  • Suppression of the revolt
Belligerents
Kingdom of England Lollards
Commanders and leaders
King Henry V
Archbishop Thomas Arundel		 Sir John Oldcastle  
Walter Blake  
Sir Roger Acton  
Strength
222
Casualties and losses
80  (POW)
+79  

The Oldcastle Revolt was a Lollard uprising directed against the Catholic Church and the English king, Henry V. The revolt was led by John Oldcastle, taking place on the night of 9/10 January 1414. The rebellion was crushed following a decisive battle on St. Giles's Fields.

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