Richard II

American  

noun

1. 1367–1400, king of England 1377–99 (successor to and grandson of Edward III; son of Edward, Prince of Wales).

2. (italics) a drama (1595?) by Shakespeare.

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Richard II British  

noun

1. 1367–1400, king of England (1377–99), whose reign was troubled by popular discontent and baronial opposition. He was forced to abdicate in favour of Henry Bolingbroke, who became Henry IV

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Example Sentences

"I channelled many Roys," Bailey explains, adding that Richard II "explores inherited power in a very similar way to Succession but also expands on it and takes it to a new level".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

In 1387, Richard II of England's kitchens prepared, among other ingredients, 84 pounds of salt venison, 210 geese, 1,200 pigeons and 11,000 eggs.

From Salon • Dec. 23, 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

The collar was issued to this knight, when he was an esquire, out of the great wardrobe of Henry Earl of Derby, in the 20th year of Richard II.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 100, September 27, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various