Summary

Richard II (6 January 1367 – c. 14 February 1400), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. Richard's father, Edward the Black Prince, died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to King Edward III. Upon the death of his grandfather Edward III, the 10-year-old Richard succeeded to the throne.

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Westminster Hall in the early 19th century
Westminster Hall in the early 19th century
Anonymous artist's impression of Richard II in the 16th century
Anonymous artist's impression of Richard II in the 16th century
Fourteenth century manuscript historiated initial showing Edward, the Black Prince kneeling before his father, Edward III.
Fourteenth century manuscript historiated initial showing Edward, the Black Prince kneeling before his father, Edward III.
Coat of arms of King Richard II
Coat of arms of King Richard II
Richard being taken into custody by the Earl of Northumberland (Froissart)
Richard being taken into custody by the Earl of Northumberland (Froissart)
Richard II watches Wat Tyler's death and addresses the peasants in the background: taken from the Gruuthuse manuscript of Froissart's Chroniques (c. 1475).
Richard II watches Wat Tyler's death and addresses the peasants in the background: taken from the Gruuthuse manuscript of Froissart's Chroniques (c. 1475).
Robert de Vere fleeing Radcot Bridge (Froissart).
Robert de Vere fleeing Radcot Bridge (Froissart).
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