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Richard II

He crushed the Peasants' Revolt at fifteen and spent the next twenty years becoming exactly the kind of king that invited deposition.

1367–1400
Portrait of Richard II
Life Journey

A fragile crown tested by revolt, ambition, and loss of trust

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1367

Royal Childhood

Richard was born into the English royal family and became heir at a young age after the early death of his father.