Richard II:

Richard is possibly the most enigmatic of the English kings. Some historians have attributed his behavior in the last years of his reign to madness. He appears to have been a sensitive and intelligent king. Geoffrey Chaucer, John Gower, William Langland, and John Wyclif made his reign outstanding in the literary and ecclesiastical history of England.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• Early Life
• Conflicts with the Barons
• Revenge and Downfall
• Character and Legacy
• Bibliography

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