Editing Lollardy (section)

=== Lollard Knights ===
A group of gentry active during the reign of [[Richard II of England|Richard II]] (1377–99) were known as "Lollard Knights" either during or after their lives due to their acceptance of Wycliffe's claims. [[Henry Knighton]], in his Chronicle, identifies the principal Lollard Knights as Thomas Latimer, John Trussell, Lewis Clifford, Sir John Peche (son of [[John Peche]] of Wormleighton), Richard Storey, and Reginald Hilton. [[Thomas Walsingham]]'s Chronicle adds William Nevil and [[John Clanvowe]] to the list, and other potential members of this circle have been identified by their wills, which contain Lollard-inspired language about how their bodies are to be plainly buried and permitted to return to the soil whence they came.

There is little indication that the Lollard Knights were specifically known as such during their lifetimes. They were men of discretion, and unlike Sir [[John Oldcastle]] years later, rarely gave any hint of open rebellion. However, they displayed a remarkable ability to retain important positions, without falling victim to the prosecutions of Wycliffe's followers during their lifetimes.