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1381| 1100–1532 | South America [administration] | The Inca empire dominates the Andes region of South America. Its population numbers as many as 12 million. Incan society is based on a strict hierarchy, with an emperor who rules with absolute power. Their religion is based on sun-worship, and they are skilled builders who create a system of roads and irrigation. | | 15 January 1381 | France [treaties] | Under the Treaty of Vincennes, John de Montfort ends his rebellion and is recognized by King Charles VI of France as Duke of Brittany. Thomas of Woodstock, Earl of Buckingham, accordingly vacates Brittany, leaving a garrison in Brest, France. A truce of six years is made with France. | | 14 June 1381 | England [revolution] | The ‘peasants' revolt’ against the poll tax in England begins. The rebels (originating mainly from Essex and Kent) occupy London and kill the chancellor, Archbishop Sudbury, and the treasurer, Robert Hales. On the following day, King Richard II of England meets the rebel leader Wat Tyler, who is later killed by the mayor of London, Sir William Walworth. The revolt is subsequently suppressed. |
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