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Jack Cade

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Jack Cade

Jack Cade led a rebellion in April - July, 1450, against the government of England, seen to be corrupt. He led an army of men from south-eastern England, and marched on London.

Upon entering London, Cade stopped at the London Stone. He struck the Stone with his sword and declared himself Lord Mayor in the traditional manner. By striking the stone, Cade had symbolically reclaimed the country for the Mortimers to whom he claimed to be related.

But Cade's army turned into a gang of looters which the citizens resisted, resulting in a battle on London Bridge. The rebels were issued pardons by the king, Henry VI. Cade fled but was caught and mortally wounded.

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