Historical records for England in 1399, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
When John of Gaunt dies his estates are declared forfeit to the crown, as Richard II had exiled Johns less diplomatic heir, Henry Bolingbroke, in 1398. Gaunt died of natural causes at Leicester Castle, with his wife Katherine by his side. Death of John of Gaunt, leaves his lands to the future Henry IV in exile
Richard II extends Henry IVs banishment from 10 years to life
Confiscates Bolingbrokes inheritance & extends his exile from 10 yrs to life
When John of Gaunt dies his estates are declared forfeit to the crown, as Richard II had exiled Johns less diplomatic heir, Henry Bolingbroke, in 1398
Goes to Ireland to suppress the Irish revolt, Henry Bolingbroke can invade England
Hears of Bolingbrokes rebellion in Ireland & lands in England
Richard II leaves England to suppress a rebellion in Ireland
At Conway castle Richard is tricked into returning Henry Bolingbrokes lands
Captured by Richard II
Surrenders to Henry Bolingbroke at Flint Castle & is then imprisoned in the Tower
Richard II is captured & defeated by Bolingbroke
Richard II abidicates, Henry IV becomes the 1st Lancastrian monarch
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
Parliament accepts Richards abdication & declares Bolingbroke Henry IV
Succeeds as King of England, chosen by Parliament to succeed Richard II
With the agreement of Parliament becomes the 1st Lancastrian King of England. Founds the House of Lancaster, 1399-1461
Invested as the Prince of Wales
Created Earl of Chester
Created Earl of Cornwall
Imprisoned in Pontefract Castle after trying to do away with Parliamentary Government
Appointed Chamberlain of North Wales
John of Gaunt dies leaving his lands to the future Henry IV in exile
Richard II extends Henry IVs exile for life
Henry returns from exile by landing in Yorkshire
Marries the daughter of John of Gaunt
Appointed Marshal of England
Created Duke of Lancaster
Appointed Privy Councillor
Restored to his land & title after Henry Bolingbroke usurps Richard II
Acquitaine is passed onto Henry V
Richard II declares Henry disinherited from lands left to him by John of Gaunt
Helps place Henry IV on the throne of England
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