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Walter Tyler, commonly known as '''Wat Tyler''' (died June 15 , 1381 ) was the leader of the English Peasants' Revolt of 1381 . His date of birth is unknown, and little is known about his life. As his name suggests, Tyler was a Tyler . Historians believe he was probably born in Kent or Essex and may well have served as a Soldier in the wars against France . Reacting to the Poll Tax Wat led rebels in the taking of Canterbury before heading to Blackheath outside London . The rebels then invaded the city resulting in the murder of the Archbishop Of Canterbury . King Richard II met the rebel army at Mile End , and promised to address the peasants' grievances, which included the imposition of unpopular Tax es. The rebels initially forced the government into making concessions, but in the midst of renewed negotiations at Smithfield, London on June 15, Tyler was killed as a result of a fight with William Walworth , the Lord Mayor Of London ; the circumstances of this are uncertain. A red dagger symbol seen in the Coat Of Arms of the City Of London and the Corporation Of London is believed to represent the dagger of the Lord Mayor and thus celebrate the killing of Tyler. However it is likely that the symbol actually represents the martyrdom of St Paul , London's patron saint. The rebellion ended shortly after Tyler's death. EXTERNAL LINKS
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