Kings and Queens Norman Angevin Plantagenet Introduction Henry III Edward I Edward II Edward III Richard II Lancaster York Tudor Stuart Hanover Saxe-Coburg Gotha Windsor Scotland	Richard II Richard ruled from 1377 to 1399. He encouraged the first great English poet, Chaucer. During the early part of Richard's reign, the Peasants' Revolt threatened to topple him, but he survived the troubles. Later, Henry of Lancaster, a cousin of the king, seized the crown and had Richard murdered.   Previous: Back Book: Kings and Queens Section: Plantagenet Chapter: Richard II