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Jack Cade

Leader of the 1450 revolt against the government of England

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Also known as John Cade

Born: 1420
Died: July 21, 1450
Place of death: Heathfield and Waldron
Citizenship: Kingdom of England
, United Kingdom
Occupation: impostor

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Jack Cade's Rebellion or Cade's Rebellion was a popular revolt in 1450 against the government of England, which took place in South East England between the months of April and July. It stemmed from local grievances regarding the corruption, maladministration and abuse of power of the king's closest advisors and local officials, as well as recent military losses in France during the Hundred Years' War. Leading an army of men from South East England, the rebellion's leader Jack Cade marched on London in order to force the government to reform the administration and remove from power the "traitors" deemed responsible for bad governance. Apart from the Cornish rebellion of 1497, it was the largest popular uprising to take place in England during the 15th century.

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Jack Cade's Rebellion1450 · 1450 revolt against the government of England

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Jack
Family name: Cade
Different from: John Cade
Name in native language: Jack Cade

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