Succession
Suppresses the rebellious supporters of Richard II
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1400 in England
Explore 8 historical events and records for England in 1400.
Historical records for England in 1400
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January
Death of Thomas Netherlands, The
Death of Thomas Holland, 1st Duke of Surrey
February
Arrest of Richard II
Death of Richard II, assassinated
Assassination of Richard II
Assassinated in Pontefract castle, his body is later displayed in London
Death of Richard II
Disappears while imprisoned in Pontefract castle, his body is displayed in London
September
Rebellion of Wales
Owain Glyn Dwr is declared Prince as Wales rebels against English rule
Other events (month unknown)
Epiphany Rising
Kent, along with his uncle, the Earl of Huntingdon (no longer Duke of Exeter), plotted to kill King Henry IV and free King Richard II from prison and return him to the throne, this "Epiphany Rising" failed and Kent was captured and executed
Execution
Kent, along with his uncle, the Earl of Huntingdon (no longer Duke of Exeter), plotted to kill King Henry IV and free King Richard II from prison and return him to the throne, this "Epiphany Rising" failed and Kent was captured and executed
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