John Ball | |
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Born | c. 1338 |
Died | 15 July 1381 (aged 42/43) St Albans, Kingdom of England |
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Priest |
Known for | Peasants' Revolt |
John Ball (c. 1338[1] – 15 July 1381) was an English priest who took a prominent part in the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.[2] 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.[3]