Richard II dies a natural death in 1399

Or if you want to kill of Richard in 1389 and have Mary Bohun die at the same time and then have Henry wed Anne of Bohemia, would be a twist!
 
Henry and Anne might even have children together since I believe that Richard's lack of children were his fault and not Anne's.

Aye, this is true, though if Richard II dies in 1389, then John of Gaunt is King, would he marry his son off to his nephew's widow
 
Aye, this is true, though if Richard II dies in 1389, then John of Gaunt is King, would he marry his son off to his nephew's widow
Not the 15yo Earl of March, Roger Mortimer?
Isn't Gaunt in Aquitaine at this time?
When was Ed III's "salic law" repealed?
 
I think Henry can cinque it. He's the son of the most powerful duke in england and his lineage descends through the male line.
 
NO ONE wanted John of Gaunt as king. He would be better of making Henry king at once and remain the powerful force behind the throne for a while.
 
NO ONE wanted John of Gaunt as king. He would be better of making Henry king at once and remain the powerful force behind the throne for a while.

Hmm interesting, was there a precedent for the next in line to abdicate in favour of their son? I suppose there is Matilda there as an example, I do wonder, could we see John successfully installed as King of Castile then in this instance
 
I think Anne would marry to Henry, she has only been queen for 3 years and she's about 18 or so at this time. Far too young to spend the rest of her life as dowager.
 
So, how's this for the reign of Kings up until the end of Edward IV's reign:

Richard II 1377-1389/1399

Henry IV: 1389/99-1403/13

Henry V: 1413-1447

Edward IV: 1447-1477
 
I think Anne would marry to Henry, she has only been queen for 3 years and she's about 18 or so at this time. Far too young to spend the rest of her life as dowager.

Hmm interesting, though Mary de Bohun is still alive, so that does raise problems... unles Henry marries her after Mary dies in 1394
 
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