Richard II Flashcards
When did Richard become king?
July 1377
How old was Richard when he was crowned king?
10
Who were Richard’s key advisers?
John of Gaunt and Thomas Woodstock
When was the Peasant’s revolt?
1381
What was the peasant’s revolt?
Violent attacks made on both local and national leaders, especially those like Gaunt
Why did the peasant’s revolt happen?
Blamed those such as Gaunt for the imposition of poll tax, as well as England’s lack of success in the war with France
What did Richard do to stop the peasant’s revolt?
Acquitted himself in front of the thousands of insurgents, assuring them that he heard their complaints and that he would grant charters of freedom and pardon for their revolt.
What did Richard do after the peasant’s revolt ended?
Within a fortnight Richard witnessed the executions of a number of rebels and had formally revoked his pardons, presumably on the recommendation of his councillors.
Who was Richard’s first wife?
Anne of Bohemia
When did Richard marry Anne of Bohemia?
January 1482
Who were Richard’s favourites?
William de la Pole and Robert de Vere
What two positions did de la Pole recieve?
Chancellor
Earl of Suffolk
When did de la Pole become Chancellor?
1383
When did de la Pole become earl of Suffolk?
1385
What two positions did de Vere recieve?
‘Marquess’ was created for him
Duke of Ireland
