Richard II of England
King of England from 1377 to 1399
1367 — 1400
Quick Facts
Profession
King of England from 1377 to 1399
Born
January 14, 1367
Died
1400 (age ~33)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in BordeauxDied in Pontefract Castle
1367
Born in Bordeaux (1367-01-14)
1377
Positionmonarch of England (1377–1399)
1377
PositionLord of Ireland (1377–1399)
1400
Died in Pontefract Castle
About
Richard II, also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent. The Black Prince died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King Edward III. Upon the King's death, the 10-year-old Richard succeeded to the throne.
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Who is Richard II of England?+
Richard II, also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent. The Black Prince died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King Edward III. Upon the King's death, the 10-ye
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard II of England born?+
Richard II of England was born on January 14, 1367.
When did Richard II of England die?+
Richard II of England died in 1400, at approximately 33 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Richard — January 14, 1367
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Goat
Calm, gentle, sympathetic
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Walked through the halls where you lived. The walls still remember.
— a palace visitor
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Crowns are heavy. You wore yours well.
— a historian
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