Thomas Fullere rises up and threatens Sir Richard de Waldegrave
Details
Suffolk. Thomas Fullere of Bures St Mary, accused before the justices by William Davy that on Thursday 13th June 1381 he rose in rebellion and made various men [rise up] against the king and crown and making himself captain and leader of them, and proceeding in a warlike manner. And he threatened the life and limb of Richard de Waldegrave, knight, and committed ... and treasons in the aforesaid county. And because of this Thomas has been arrested and brought before the justices by the sheriff, and it was asked of him how he wishes to acquit himself of the charges of felony and treason aforesaid, and he declares that he is not guilty, and for good and ill puts himself upon the country. The jurors come and say that the aforesaid Thomas Fullere of Bures St Mary is guilty of the felony and treason of which he is accused. Judgement is therefore given that he should be beheaded, and his head placed upon the pillory, and that an inquiry be made into his lands and chattels. (Beheaded).
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
13/06/1381
Location
Suffolk
Type
Trespass to person: threats,Raising the commons: forcing others to join company
