Deposing Richard II Flashcards
Why does Henry come back to England?
To reclaim his inheritance.
How many men were in the army that He Ryan recruited?
100
Where does he land and why is this significant?
Lands in Ravenspur.
This is where the great Lancastrian estates are based.
What support did Henry IV have?
From key nobles e.g. The Earl of Northumberland and the Duke of York and has support from an Archbishop.
Where is Richard II when Henry IV lands in England?
Ireland
Who does Richard II leave in charge while he is in Ireland?
Duke of York = protector of the realm - however sides with Henry
How long did it take for Richard II to return to England after being informed of the invasion?
2 weeks - informed on 14th July 1399, returns on the 23rd
What did Richard do when he returned to England? And why did this not work?
Sent 2 earls to reason with Henry.
Did not work because Henry arrested both of them.
Who arranges the meeting between Richard II and Henry IV?
The Earl of Northumberland
What happened when Richard II and Henry IV met face to face?
Henry took Richard prisoner, sent to the Tower and a parliament is summoned in his name.
Why did Henry IV desire to try to depose Richard II rather than just settling for taking back his inheritance?
Richard II would not have allowed Henry IV to keep his inheritance - Richard II = too much of a threat.
Where is Richard II when Henry IV lands in England?
Ireland
Who does Richard II leave in charge while he is in Ireland?
Duke of York = protector of the realm - however sides with Henry
How long did it take for Richard II to return to England after being informed of the invasion?
2 weeks - informed on 14th July 1399, returns on the 23rd
What did Richard do when he returned to England? And why did this not work?
Sent 2 earls to reason with Henry.
Did not work because Henry arrested both of them.
