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Burial Richard II 1400
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Burial Richard II 1400
The burial of Richard II, after a probably violent death at Pontefract
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1400 Burial Pontefract Violent
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative print depicts the solemn procession of King Richard II of England's funeral cortege as it makes its way through the streets of Pontefract, Yorkshire, in the year 1400. The historical event portrayed in this image marks the end of a tumultuous and tragic reign that was marked by political instability and power struggles. Richard II, who ascended to the throne at the tender age of ten, was a capable and charismatic ruler in his early years. However, his reign took a dark turn when he began to favor his favorites over the nobility, leading to widespread discontent and rebellion. In 1399, Richard was deposed by his cousin Henry Bolingbroke, who went on to become King Henry IV. Richard was imprisoned in Pontefract Castle, where he is believed to have met a violent end. Despite the circumstances of his death, Richard II was given a grand funeral befitting a king. His body was transported from Pontefract to London in a magnificent procession, accompanied by his wife, Queen Anne, and other members of the royal family. The funeral service was held at Westminster Abbey, where Richard was interred next to his ancestors. This print captures the somber and dignified mood of the occasion, with the king's bier being carried aloft by pallbearers, while mourners follow in solemn procession. The image also serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often unpredictable nature of medieval politics and the human consequences of power struggles and political intrigue.
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