Richard II is a historical play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of King Richard II of England, who is overthrown by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke. The play follows Richard's struggles to maintain his power and his eventual downfall. It is a powerful and moving story of
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Richard II, also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward the Black Prince and Joan of Kent. The Black Prince died in 1376, leaving Richard as heir apparent to his grandfather, King Edward III. Upon the King's death, the 10-year-old Richard succeeded to the throne.