Parliament
Parliament compels Richard to remove his Chancellor, Michael de la Pole
Role range: 1377-1399
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Richard II Biography and Timeline — Page 2
Follow Richard II through 78 dated historical records for England.
Richard II, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1386–1400Years on this page
1386
1387
Trial
Five Lords meet at Waltham Cross to appeal against Richards tyranny
Role range: 1377-1399
Parliament
The Duke of Gloucester strikes against the King's royal prerogative
Role range: 1377-1399
Council of Magistrates
Reforms the Royal Prerogative that renders the Parliament treasonous
Role range: 1377-1399
Dissolution of Parliament
Reforms the Royal Prerogative that renders the Parliament treasonous
Role range: 1377-1399
Council of Eleven
Leaves Westminster & sets up a rival Council to the Council of eleven
Role range: 1377-1399
Battle of Margate
With Castillian assistance the French fleet attempts to invade England
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1377-1399
Invasion of England
With Castillian assistance the French fleet attempts to prepare an English invasion
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1377-1399
1388
Parliament
The Merciless Parliament protests against Richards tyranny
Role range: 1377-1399
1389
Rebellion of Rebels in London
Regains control of the Government
Role range: 1377-1399
Succession
At the age of 23 Richard assumes full royal authority & dismisses his protectors
Role range: 1377-1399
Peace
Agrees to a three year truce with France
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1377-1399
1392
Capture of London
The Mayor & sheriffs are removed, liberties are restored on payment of 10,000 pounds
Role range: 1642-1649 – 1377-1399
1394
Invasion of Ireland
Lands at the head of an army including his cousin & heir presumptive Roger Mortimer
Role range: 1377-1399
Rule of Ireland
Sets a territorial limit, known as "The Pale". Receives the feality of King's from 4 Irish provinces in Dublin Cathedral
Role range: 1377-1399
1395
Invasion of Ireland
Departs from Ireland after receiving the surrender of 80 Irish chiefs. Claims territorry known as the "English Pale"
Role range: 1377-1399
Rule of Ireland
Receives the submission of 80 Irish chiefs
Role range: 1377-1399
1396
Marriage
Marries Isabella of France, daughter of Charles VI
Role range: 1377-1399
Peace
Richard II & Charles VI agree peace at the Peace of Paris
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1377-1399
Peace
England keeps Calais & part of Gascony. Charles agrees to support Richard if he is attacked, the peace lasts for 30 yrs
Role range: 1337-1453 – 1377-1399
1397
Parliament
Parliament is reduced to a committee of 18. Parliament becomes the "Kings Parliament" as in early days of Edward I
Role range: 1377-1399
1398
Death of Richard II
Death of John of Gaunt, Richard confiscates his Lancaster Estate
Role range: 1377-1399
Death of Richard II
John of Gaunt dies & Richard confiscates his Lancaster Estate
Role range: 1377-1399
Exile of Richard II
Orders Bolingbroke & Mowbray to fight a duel at Coventry then intercedes. Exiles Bolingbroke & Mowbray as his regime becomes more despotic
Role range: 1377-1399
Exile of Richard II
Henry IV, Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt, is banished by Richard II
Role range: 1377-1399
Parliament
The new Parliament revokes all legislation passed by the "Merciless Parliament"
Role range: 1377-1399
1399
Exile of Richard II
Confiscates Bolingbrokes inheritance & extends his exile from 10 yrs to life
Role range: 1377-1399
Rebellion of Irish
Goes to Ireland to suppress the Irish revolt, Henry Bolingbroke can invade England
Role range: 1377-1399
Rebellion of Hears of Bolingbrokes
Hears of Bolingbrokes rebellion in Ireland & lands in England
Role range: 1377-1399
Rebellion of Rebels in Conway
At Conway castle Richard is tricked into returning Henry Bolingbrokes lands
Role range: 1377-1399
Arrest of Richard II
Surrenders to Henry Bolingbroke at Flint Castle & is then imprisoned in the Tower
Role range: 1377-1399
Death of Richard II
Richard II is captured & defeated by Bolingbroke
Role range: 1377-1399
Abdication
Forced to abdicate by the Earl of Hereford, son of John of Gaunt, who claims the crown. Abdicates under pressure from the nobles in the Tower of London
Role range: 1377-1399
Abdication
Parliament accepts Richards abdication & declares Bolingbroke Henry IV
Role range: 1377-1399
Arrest of Richard II
Imprisoned in Pontefract Castle after trying to do away with Parliamentary Government
Role range: 1377-1399
1400
Arrest of Richard II
Death of Richard II, assassinated
Role range: 1377-1399
Assassination of Richard II
Assassinated in Pontefract castle, his body is later displayed in London
Role range: 1377-1399
Death of Richard II
Disappears while imprisoned in Pontefract castle, his body is displayed in London
Role range: 1377-1399
Records, sources and methodology
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