Death of Richard II
Death of John of Gaunt, Richard confiscates his Lancaster Estate
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1398 in England
Explore 10 historical events and records for England in 1398.
Historical records for England in 1398
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February
Death of Richard II
John of Gaunt dies & Richard confiscates his Lancaster Estate
September
Exile of Henry IV
Exiled by his cousin Richard II to France for 10 years. Accused of treason while trying to warn Richard of Lord Mowbrays treasonable remarks
Exile of Richard II
Orders Bolingbroke & Mowbray to fight a duel at Coventry then intercedes. Exiles Bolingbroke & Mowbray as his regime becomes more despotic
Exile of Richard II
Henry IV, Bolingbroke, son of John of Gaunt, is banished by Richard II
Treason
Accused of treason while trying to warn Richard of Lord Mowbrays treasonable remarks
Other events (month unknown)
Bishop
Appointed Bishop of Lincoln
Death of Roger Mortimer
Death of Roger Mortimer
Parliament
The new Parliament revokes all legislation passed by the "Merciless Parliament"
Siege of Paris
Henry V marches on Paris & dictates terms to Charles VI. Henry V makes an alliance with the Burgundians
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