William Grindecobbe
William Grindecobbe was one of the peasant leaders during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381.
Life
His name implies that he was a miller of grain.[1]
Along with Wat Tyler and John Wrawe, he was one of the key leaders of the peasants during the famous revolt of 1381.[2]
He was executed in 1381 along with John Wrawe and John Ball. His trial and execution was overseen by Henry le Despenser.[3]
Role in Peasants' Revolt
During the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, he became well known for his actions against the high lord Thomas de la Mare, Abbot of St. Albans.[4]
Although he was executed along with other leaders of the Revolt, his trial was deemed to have been a fair trial.[5]
Sources
Most of the details about his life have been derived from the writings of Thomas Walsingham, who was a monk resident in an abbey.[6]