John Oldcastle

Sir John Oldcastle (d. December 14, 1417), English Lollard leader, was son of Sir Richard Oldcastle of Almeley in Herefordshire. He was prosecuted for heresy against the Church of England, and escaped from the Tower of London, after which he allegedly plotted against his old friend Henry V. He was captured and executed in London, after which he became a martyr. He is presumably the basis of William Shakespeare's character Falstaff.

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December 14 - 1417 - English - Lollard - Herefordshire - Heresy - Church of England - Tower of London - Henry V - William Shakespeare - Falstaff

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