How did king Richard II treat the peasant in 1381?
King Richard II was 14 years old at the time and had little
involvement with the policy measures that led to the peasant revolt
of 1381. The leader of the revolt - Wat Tyler - was however killed
by his courtiers during a meeting with Richard.
Richard II then allowed the othe peasant leaders to be pursued
and executed. That ended the revolt and Richard during his lifetime
did nothing to address the peasant's existing situation. The
so-called Poll Tax - the reason for the revolt - had its name
changed afterwards, but was not abolished.