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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The first of Shakespeare's history plays, Richard II sees the unlikeable and corrupt king be usurped by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke who goes on to become Henry IV.

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

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

Agincourt, battle of, 10, 85 Aldenham, Herts, church of, 16, 44 Alianore, Queen, manors of, 85 Almonry, clerks of the, 71 Anagni, 37, 39 Anne of Bohemia, wife of Richard II.,

From William de Colchester Abbot of Westminster by Pearce, Ernest Harold