Richard II
Americannoun
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1367–1400, king of England 1377–99 (successor to and grandson of Edward III; son of Edward, Prince of Wales).
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(italics) a drama (1595?) by Shakespeare.
noun
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The trend continues as he now takes on the role of Shakespeare's Richard II at the Bridge Theatre in London.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2025
Richard II, whose crest was a white hart, was said to have inspired the pub's name when he reportedly spent the night there in the 15th Century.
From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2024
In 1377, 10-year-old King Richard II got mobbed by well-wishers after the coronation and lost one of his shoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 4, 2023
And then there are the Shakespearean Richards: Richard II, who was forced to abdicate the throne; and Richard III, the murderous tyrant.
From New York Times ● May 19, 2021
"King John," "Richard III," and "Richard II" came somewhat later and form a part of the more advanced development of chronicle history variously represented by "Edward III," "Woodstock," and Marlowe's "Edward II."
From Tragedy by Thorndike, Ashley H.
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