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
When did de Vere become Duke of Ireland?
1386
Why was de Vere’s new role as Duke unpopular?
It gave him the same status as the king’s uncles.
What was Richard known as in France?
Richard of Bordeaux
When did Richard lead troops into Scotland?
1385
What was the outcome of Richard leading troops into Scotland?
The king refused to fight beyond Edinburgh and the expedition ended badly leading to a quarrel between Richard and Gaunt.
When was the wonderful parliament?
1386
What happened during the wonderful parliament?
Parliament demanded de la Pole be removed from office before it would grant taxation for the defence of the realm
What happened at the meeting at Eltham after Richard denied to remove de la Pole?
Between Richard and a number of leading noblemen. Warned the king that if he refused to attend parliament, it could dissolve itself after 40 days and no taxation would be forthcoming
How did Richard respond to his meeting at Eltham?
Threatened to seek help from the French to deal with his disobedient subjects
