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Richard II of England
January 6, 1367 – February 14, 1400
King of England from 1377 to 1399
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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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- Birthday · January 6
- Anniversary · February 14
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