The founders of Lollardy (Lollardism) are unfortunately unknown, yet it is believed that the religious movement had initially been led by John Wycliffe (1320 – 31 December 1384). In the mid-14th century people without any academic background or people that had no education were called lollard, lollardi, or lollers. in the mid-15th century lollard was a name of disgrace, given to traitors and heretics. An active group of lollards during the reign of Richard II were known as “lollard knights”. They became an underground organization once King Henry IV took measures to subdue Lollardism.