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On this day, 7 January 1327

the parliament that was to depose Edward II met in London.

Jan 7, 2025 • Meg McGuirt

On this day, 6 January 1367

Richard II of England was born in Bordeaux.

Jan 7, 2025 • Meg McGuirt

On this day, 5 January 1209

Richard, Earl of Cornwall, Count of Poitou, and King of the Romans was born at Winchester.

Jan 5, 2025 • Meg McGuirt

On this day, 4 January 1400

A plot was discovered to overthrow Henry IV and replace him with former king Richard II.

Jan 5, 2025 • Meg McGuirt

On this day, 3 January 1437

Catherine de Valois, the daughter, wife, and mother of kings, died at Bermondsey Abbey in London.

Jan 4, 2025 • Meg McGuirt

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