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Richard II: The Boy King Who Lost the Throne — Fexingo History
May 8, 2026 ·
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Richard II: The Boy King Who Lost the Throne — Fexingo History
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the turbulent reign of Richard II, who became king at just ten years old and was eventually deposed and murdered. They discuss his...
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the turbulent reign of Richard II, who became king at just ten years old and was eventually deposed and murdered. They discuss his early struggles with the Lords Appellant, his teenage bravery during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, and his later authoritarian turn. Richard's obsession with royal prerogative, his exile of Henry Bolingbroke, and the seizure of John of Gaunt's lands led directly to Bolingbroke's invasion and Richard's deposition. The episode delves into Richard's controversial use of blank charters, his reliance on favorites like Robert de Vere and Michael de la Pole, and the Merciless Parliament that executed his allies. Lucas explains how Richard's belief in divine right clashed with the English nobility, culminating in his abdication at the Tower of London and his mysterious death at Pontefract Castle. Along the way, they touch on the significance of the Wilton Diptych, Richard's artistic patronage, and the shifting political landscape that set the stage for the Wars of the Roses.
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#RichardII #Plantagenets #PeasantsRevolt #LordsAppellant #HenryBolingbroke #TowerOfLondon #PontefractCastle #WiltonDiptych #JohnOfGaunt #BlankCharters #MercilessParliament #MedievalEngland #Deposition #EnglishMonarchy #14thCentury #DivineRight #History #FexingoHistory #EnglandHistory #BritishEmpire
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