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English rebel. He was a prosperous landowner,
but led a revolt 1450 in Kent against the
high taxes and court corruption of Henry VI
and demanded the recall from Ireland of
Richard, Duke of York. The rebels defeated
the royal forces at Sevenoaks and occupied
London. After being promised reforms and
pardon they dispersed, but Cade was hunted
down and killed.