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3 unusual facts about John Oldcastle


John Oldcastle

King Henry, forewarned of their intention by a spy, moved to London, and when the Lollards assembled in force in St Giles's Fields on 10 January they were easily dispersed by the king and his forces.

In the old play The Famous Victories of Henry V, written before 1588, Oldcastle figures as the Prince's boon companion.

People of the Black Mountains

Sir John Oldcastle seeking refuge after being persecuted for supporting the Lollards.



see also

Thomas Pavier

The early versions of 2 and 3 Henry VI were printed in one volume, titled The Whole Contention Between the Two Famous Houses of York and Lancaster. This volume and four others — Henry V, Sir John Oldcastle, A Yorkshire Tragedy, and Pericles, Prince of Tyre — were issued with the initials "T. P." on their title pages.