Jack Cade was the leader of a popular revolt in the 1450 Kent rebellion which took place in the time of King Henry VI in England. Died 11 July 1450 near Lewes In response to grievances, Cade led an army of as many as 5,000 against London, causing the King to flee to Warwickshire. After taking and looting London, the rebels were defeated in a battle at London Bridge and scattered. Promised pardons and reforms, many of the rebels were instead declared traitors, and Cade was killed in a small skirmish on 12 July 1450.
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