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Richard II

From The Columbia Encyclopedia
1367–1400, king of England (1377–99), son of Edward the Black Prince . After his father's death (1376) he was created prince of Wales and succeeded his grandfather, Edward III , to the throne. During his minority, his uncle John of Gaunt was the most influential single noble, but the struggle for power among several rival lords perpetuated the faction-ridden government inherited by Richard from his predecessor. In 1381, when Richard was 14, there occurred the uprising known as the Peasants' Revolt, led by Wat Tyler and John Ball . The young king acted with great courage in meeting with the insurgents, but the concessions that he made were immediately revoked, and the rebels were ruthlessly persecuted. In 1382, Richard married Anne of Bohemia , to whom he became very much devoted. In the following years the king began to assert his independence from the barons who had dominated the government, gathering about him a new court party, led by Robert de Vere, earl of Oxford, and Michael de…
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King of England (1377-99), son of Edward the Black Prince . Richard succeeded his grandfather, Edward III , and soon faced the Peasants' Revolt (1381). Conflict with the barons marked his reign. Richard's uncle, John of Gaunt , led a council of regency until 1381. On the orders of the 'Lords…
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From Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
(born Jan. 6, 1367, Bordeaux—died February 1400, Pontefract, Yorkshire, Eng.) King of England (1377–99). The grandson of Edward III , he inherited the throne during his boyhood, and his uncle John of Gaunt and other nobles dominated the government. The Black Death brought on economic problems, …
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From Encyclopedia of Medieval Literature
(b. 1367–d. 1400) British king, patron Richard II was born to Edward, the Black Prince, and Joan, the “Fair Maid of Kent,” on Epiphany in 1367. Ten years later, in 1377, Richard succeeded his grandfather, King Edward III, to the throne. Until Richard turned 22 years old, his uncle, John of Gaunt, …
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From The Hutchinson Unabridged Encyclopedia with Atlas and Weather Guide
King of England from 1377 (effectively from 1389), son of Edward the Black Prince. He reigned in conflict with Parliament; they executed some of his associates in 1388, and he executed a number of the opposing barons in 1397, whereupon he made himself absolute. Two years later, forced to abdicate in…
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From The Oxford Companion to British History
(1367–1400), king of England (1377–99). Richard's failures have attracted more interest than the successes of greater rulers. His reign was characterized by aristocratic opposition and political ineptitude. Richard became king in 1377 aged 9. There was no formal regency, but the government during…
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From The Columbia Encyclopedia
1367–1400, king of England (1377–99), son of Edward the Black Prince . After his father's death (1376) he was created prince of Wales and succeeded his grandfather, Edward III , to the throne. During his minority, his uncle John of Gaunt was the most influential single noble, but the struggle for…
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From Chambers Biographical Dictionary
1367-1400 King of England Born in Bordeaux, France, the son of Edward the Black Prince , he succeeded his grandfather, Edward III in 1377 at the age of ten, and the government was entrusted to a council of twelve, although for a time his uncle, John of Gaunt , gained control. Richard's reign was…
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From Chambers Dictionary of World History
King of England (1377/99). He was the younger son of Edward, the Black Prince , and succeeded his grandfather, Edward III of England, at the age of ten. He displayed great bravery in confronting the rebels in London during the Peasants' Revolt (1381), but already parliament was concerned about his…
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