King Richard II, whose full name was Richard Plantagenet, was born on 06 January 1367. He was the son of Edward, the Black Prince, and Joan of Kent. Richard II became King of England in 1377 at the age of ten, following the death of his grandfather, Edward III.
Richard II's reign was marked by political turmoil, including conflicts with nobles and challenges to his authority. Eventually, in 1399, Henry Bolingbroke (Henry IV) returned from exile, leading to Richard's capture and abdication. Richard II died in captivity at Pontefract Castle on or around 14 February 1400. The circumstances of his death remain a subject of historical debate, with theories suggesting that he may have been murdered.
So, while the exact date of Richard II's death is not definitively known, it is generally accepted to have occurred in February 1400.
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