Legacy Edward of Angoulême

a coin reign of richard ii.

edward s demise caused great pain both richard , parents: historian alison weir states that, time black prince returned england after edward s death, broken man. edward s death had substantial impact on english history. during edward s lifetime, fears john of gaunt claim throne existed; parliament passed act of 1368, permitted children born in english domains in france inherit kingdom of england, perhaps fearing act of 1351, established edward , richard s citizenship english, not enough ensure succession. after edward iii s death , richard s ascension, regency led john of gaunt avoided. nonetheless, gaunt maintained influential position in years followed, , acted de facto regent until january 1380.

although richard ten years old when began reign, towards end of 1390s, began historians consider period of tyranny. time of edward s death, england in midst of fighting during hundred years war, had been started edward iii. richard made efforts end war, unsuccessful due opposition magnates , french refusing formally acknowledge territorial losses transferring land english. in 1399, richard imprisoned in tower of london , abdicated in favour of cousin, earl of derby. richard s death on 14 february 1400, direct line of house of plantagenet brought end.