625 years ago today, on February 14, 1400 (January 20, 1400, the 1400 lunar calendar), King Richard II of England passed away. After the death of Richard II and Edward III on June 21, 1377, the throne passed to his grandson Richard II. Richard II (January 6, 1367-February 14, 1400), King of England, reigned from 1377 to 1399. Son of Edward the Black Prince. He succeeded his grandfather to the throne. He was only 11 years old when he ascended the throne, and his real power was controlled by his uncle John Gunter, Duke of Lancaster. Hate the Lancaster family for this reason. After taking over, he expelled his cousin Henry, Duke of Lancaster, and confiscated his territory. In 1399, Henry arrested the king during his expedition to Ireland and got Parliament to agree to depose Richard and succeed Henry. The Lancaster Dynasty began.