Followers of John Wyclif, who believed that the Church should promote - and follow - a life of poverty. They were considered part of a heretical movement and were popular between the late 14th century and the Reformation.
Lollards
Fact of the Day
Stalin shot his pet parrot for mimicking him.
Quote of the Day
"Ἀνερρίφθω κύβος - let the die be cast
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~ Julius Caesar
On This Day
1282 The last native Prince of Wales, Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, died
1688 King James II tried to flee to France during the Glorious Revolution. He was captured but allowed to escape again later that month.
1936 Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcee and socialite Wallis Simpson.
1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the USA.
1972 Apollo 17 became the last mission to land on the moon.