👑Richard II was the first English king to demand absolute power and veneration at court.
🤝Robert de Vere, the 10th Earl of Oxford, was Richard II's closest and most controversial favorite.
💔Rumors of an inappropriate relationship between Richard II and Robert de Vere tainted their friendship.
🏰Richard II's court was known for its opulence, fashion, and artistic sensibility.
⚔️The nobility at court had to navigate a high-stakes game of loyalty and power.
What was Richard II's goal as king?
—Richard II wanted absolute power and an elevated status that bordered on divinity.
Who was Robert de Vere?
—Robert de Vere, the 10th Earl of Oxford, was Richard II's favorite and close companion.
What was Richard II's court known for?
—Richard II's court was known for its opulence, fashion, and artistic sensibility.
What caused controversy in Richard II's court?
—The rumored inappropriate relationship between Richard II and Robert de Vere sparked controversy and scandal.
What was the role of the nobility in Richard II's court?
—The nobility had to navigate a high-stakes game of loyalty and power to maintain their positions at court.
00:10Richard II's reign was defined by his desire for absolute power and a sophisticated court.
03:35Robert de Vere, the 10th Earl of Oxford, was Richard II's closest and most controversial favorite.
09:30Rumors of an inappropriate relationship between Richard II and Robert de Vere tarnished their friendship.
10:22Richard II's court was known for its opulence, fashion, and artistic sensibility.
14:48The nobility at court had to navigate a high-stakes game of loyalty and power.
