Royalty · 1367–1400

Richard II of England

English monarch who ruled during the Peasants' Revolt

Did you know?He is often credited with the invention of the pocket handkerchief, which was described in royal records as a cloth for wiping noses.

Richard II (6 January 1367 – c. 14 February 1400), 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.

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Age at death: 33
Years since death: 626

Born: January 6, 1367 · Bordeaux, France
Died: January 6, 1400
Cause of death: Malnutrition
Nationality: English
Known for: Royalty

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Father: Edward, the Black Prince
Mother: Joan of Kent
Spouses: Anne of Bohemia, Isabella of Valois
Child: Richard Maudelyn

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1412–1431

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1883–1931

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1924–2009

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1878–1967

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1642–1727

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