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King Richard II of England was thought to have died in Yorkshire after being deposed by his cousin

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Thanks, nice pic. One of the Earl of Essex’ followers hired Shakespeare’s group to perform “Richard II”, but with some lines restored that the censor had struck out for the approved text, including Richard’s teasing his cousin with “take the crown”. Essex and his band of loonies tried to seize control of London, arrest the queen, and put James on the throne. He and some of his followers were beheaded. Two years later Lizzie died and James got the throne anyway.

“I am Richard II, know ye not that?” — Elizabeth I