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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Other winners included Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathan Bailey, who was recognised for his leading role in a modern-dress production of Shakespeare's Richard II.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026

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

The 52-year-old is no stranger to Shakespeare, having previously appeared in productions of Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing, Richard II and Romeo and Juliet.

From BBC ● May 4, 2023

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

Richard II adopted the white hart and white falcon, both of which afterwards became the titles of pursuivants.

From The Curiosities of Heraldry by Mark Antony Lower