Sir John Oldcastle And The Lollard Movement
Sir John Oldcastle, a prominent Lollard supporter and leader, played a significant role in the Lollard Movement, a medieval religious movement that challenged the Catholic Church. Oldcastle’s refuge at Cowling Castle and his subsequent execution in London during the failed Lollard Uprising highlight his influence and the movement’s struggle for religious reform. John Foxe’s Acts and Monuments provides insights into the persecution faced by Lollards, while Caxton’s “The Golden Legend” may have influenced the movement’s beliefs.
