Jack Cade Lord Saye and Sele brought before Jack Cade 4th July 1450, painting by Charles Lucy Born c1420-1430 Probably Sussex Died 12 July 1450 Cade Street, Sussex Nationality English Other names John Cade, John Mortimer Known for Jack Cade Rebellion Jack Cade was the leader of a popular revolt against the government of England in 1450. At the time of the revolt, the weak and unpopular King Henry VI was on the throne. While little is...
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Jack Cade Lord Saye and Sele brought before Jack Cade 4th July 1450, painting by Charles Lucy Born c1420-1430 Probably Sussex Died 12 July 1450 Cade Street, Sussex Nationality English Other names John Cade, John Mortimer Known for Jack Cade Rebellion Jack Cade was the leader of a popular revolt against the government of England in 1450. At the time of the revolt, the weak and unpopular King Henry VI was on the throne. While little is...