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Jan 6, 1367
Birth
Richard was born in 6 January 1367, born grandson of King Edward the III of England and son of Edward.
What was happening in the world at that time?
Pedro I, King of Portugal dies at age 46 -
1376
Heir
Richards oldest brother passed. He was now heir to the English throne.
What was happening in the world at that time?
English parliament demands supervision of royal spending -
Jun 21, 1377
No Grandpa
Kind Richard's grandfather passes away on June 21st.
What was happening in the world at that time?
Battle on Pyana River: The Russians are defeated, while their commander drowns in the river. -
1383
Just Married
Richard at age 16 marries Anne of Bohemia. Childless marriage
What was happening in the world at that time?
Louise the I inherits the claim, to the latin empire now western turkey, but never uses the title emperor -
1384
Widowed
Anne of Bohemia (wife) dies, likely from The Plague
What was happening in the world at that time?
Jadwiga (female) is crowned King of Poland, even though she is a woman -
1394
Ireland
King Richard II leads an army to Ireland where 80 Irish chiefs pay homage to him.
What was happening in the world at that time?
Jews are kicked out of France by King Charles VI -
1396
Married Once More
Richard marries Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI of France. Sealing a 3 decade peace between the two countries. Marriage was childless.
What was happening in the world at that time?
Battle of Nicopolis, Sultan Bajezid I overpowers Crusades armies -
1399
Kidnapped
Richard was captured, forced to abdicate and conceded the crown to his cousin Henry of Lancaster ( Henry Bolingbroke )
What was happening in the world at that time?
Battle at Worskla, Ukraine. Tataren beat Russians and Litouwer -
Feb 14, 1400
Death
King Richard II died on February 14, 1400 - Possibly murdered in Pontefract Castle (Age 33) He was deposed in 1399
What was happening in the world at that time?
Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers.