Richard II of England

King of England from 1377 to 1399
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Richard II of England

Summary

Richard II of England is a human[1]. Born in Bordeaux[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1367[3]. He passed away in Pontefract Castle[4]. He died on February 14, 1400[5]. He worked as a monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard II of England was born in Bordeaux[2].
  • Richard II of England died in Pontefract Castle[4].
  • Richard II of England was born on January 6, 1367[3].
  • Richard II of England died on February 14, 1400[5].
  • Richard II of England died on January 6, 1400[8].
  • Burial took place at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Burial took place at King's Langley Priory[10].
  • Richard II of England's father was Edward, the Black Prince[11].
  • Richard II of England's mother was Joan of Kent[12].
  • Among Richard II of England's spouses was Anne of Bohemia[13].
  • Among Richard II of England's spouses was Isabella of Valois[14].
  • A child of Richard II of England was Richard Maudelyn[15].
  • Richard II of England held citizenship in Kingdom of England[16].
  • Richard II of England's professions included monarch[6].
  • Richard II of England held the position of monarch of England[17].
  • Richard II of England held the position of Lord of Ireland[18].
  • Richard II of England received the Order of the Garter[19].
  • Richard II of England is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard II of England's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard II of England's family is recorded as House of Plantagenet[22].
  • Richard II of England's noble title is recorded as Prince of Wales[23].
  • Richard II of England's noble title is recorded as Duke of Cornwall[24].
  • Richard II of England's noble title is recorded as Earl of Chester[25].
  • Richard II of England's noble title is recorded as monarch of England[26].
  • Richard II of England's noble title is recorded as duke of Aquitaine[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard II of England was born in Bordeaux[2]. He was born on January 6, 1367[3]. His father was Edward, the Black Prince[11]. His mother was Joan of Kent[12].

Career and Affiliations

Richard II of England worked as a monarch[6]. Positions held include monarch of England[17], a historical position[28], in Kingdom of England[29], founded in 0871[30] and Lord of Ireland[18], a position[31], founded in 1171[32].

Recognition

Richard II of England received the Order of the Garter[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anne of Bohemia[13], a politician[33], 1366–1394[34], of Kingdom of Bohemia[35] and Isabella of Valois[14], a consort[36], 1389–1409[37], of France[38]. A child of Richard II of England was Richard Maudelyn[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 14, 1400[5] and January 6, 1400[8]. Richard II of England passed away in Pontefract Castle[4]. The cause of death was malnutrition[39]. Recorded place of burial include Westminster Abbey[9] and King's Langley Priory[10].

Why It Matters

Richard II of England has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Richard II of England born?

Richard II of England was born in Bordeaux[2].

Where did Richard II of England die?

Richard II of England died in Pontefract Castle[4].

Who were Richard II of England's parents?

Richard II of England's father was Edward, the Black Prince[11]. Richard II of England's mother was Joan of Kent[12].

Who was Richard II of England married to?

Richard II of England's spouses include Anne of Bohemia[13] and Isabella of Valois[14].

What did Richard II of England do for work?

Richard II of England worked as monarch[6].

What awards did Richard II of England receive?

Honors received include Order of the Garter[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [26] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  23. [39] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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