Person
John Oldcastle
English Lollard leader
Sir John Oldcastle (died December 14, 1417) is an English Lollard leader.
Being a friend of Henry V, he long escapes prosecution for heresy.
When convicted, he escapes from the Tower of London, then leads a rebellion against the King.
Eventually, he is captured and executed in London.
He forms the basis for William Shakespeare's character John Falstaff, who was originally called John Oldcastle.