John Ball
English rebel and priest (1338-1381)
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Summary
John Ball was born on 1338[1] in St Albans[2]. He died on July 15, 1381[3], in Coventry[4]. He worked as a presbyter[5] and politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,364 views/month, #7,212 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of England[8]
- Educated at: St Albans School[9]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Movement: Lollardy[12]
- Cause of death: hanged, drawn, quartered and decapitated[13]
- Family name: Ball[14]
- Given name: John[15]
- Significant event: excommunication[16]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[17], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[21]
Why It Matters
John Ball has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]
FAQs
Where was John Ball born?
John Ball was born in St Albans[2].
Where did John Ball die?
John Ball died in Coventry[4].
What did John Ball do for work?
John Ball worked as a presbyter[5] and politician[6].
Where did John Ball go to school?
John Ball was educated at St Albans School[9].