Richard II of England

: There is also a play entitled Richard II by Shakespeare.

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Richard II - Shakespeare

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Richard II (January 6 1367 – February 14, 1400) was the son of Edward the Black Prince, Prince of Wales, and Joan "The Fair Maid of Kent". He was born at Bordeaux and became his father's heir when his elder brother died in infancy.

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January 6 - 1367 - February 14 - 1400 - Edward the Black Prince - Prince of Wales - Joan "The Fair Maid of Kent" - Bordeaux

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Out of the fact that Richard was born at Epiphany and that three kings were present at his birth came a legend that, despite being a second son, he was destined for great things. He became heir to the throne of England, and was created Prince of Wales, when the Black Prince died suddenly in 1376. The following year his grandfather King Edward III of England also died, leaving Richard as king at the age of only ten.

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Epiphany - England - Prince of Wales - 1376 - Edward III of England

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