Richard II of England
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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 in Bordeaux and became his father's successor when his elder brother died in infancy. He was kicked off the throne in 1399 and died the next year.
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