Richard II's character and actions key facts Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
How can Richard II be described?
A
paranoid ruthless absolutist disdainful arrogant deluded obstinate imperious vindictive narcissistic haughty mercurial despotic unscrupulous insecure
2
Q
What did Richard II believe regarding his right to the throne?
A
believed he had divine right - God’s anointed, chosen by God to be king
3
Q
How was Richard II’s belief that he had a divine right to the throne reflected in his actions?
A
peasant’s revolt - rode out towards rebels - clearly believed God would protect him and they would not hurt him
4
Q
Who was Richard II’s great grandfather, how did he die and what is the significance of this?
A
Edward II
murdered
seen as role model by Richard II (?) and Richard II’s uncle threatened that what happened to Edward II would happen to him
5
Q
How did Richard II twist the law to suit himself?
A
twisted treason laws - anything that went against the king = treason
