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The Tyrant, the usurper and the hero | Richard II: tyrant

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Unconventional Parentage: The Marriage of Richard II's Parents

This chapter explores the unique and controversial marriage of the Black Prince and Joan of Kent, examining its implications for their son, Richard II. It contrasts their relationship with later royal unions that led to political turmoil, highlighting the unusual circumstances of parentage in the Middle Ages.

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