• General Notes

  Earl of Arundel
  He was also known as Richard FitzAlan of Arundel. He and Thomas de Arundel Archbishop of Canterbury Two of the most vociferous critics of King Richard II circa 1386. He A leader of the baronial opposition to King Richard II circa 1386. He Bitter & revengeful toward the King. Supported Thomas of Woodstock & Henry of Derby (later King Henry IV) against the King between 1386 and 1399. He was mil_serv Put in command of all English naval operations circa 1387. He Became a national hero almost overnight circa 1387. He was mil_serv Destroyed the French fleet of King Charles the Beloved of France off Margate circa 1387.[charlemegne.FTW]
  
  beheaded
  Austin Friars', Bread Street
  4th Earl of Arundel, 10th Earl of Surrey.
  
  Richard Fitz Alan distinguished himself in the French wars, an d "won a brilliant naval victory over the French, Spanish and Fl emish fleets off Margate in 1387." Later with the Duke of Glouce ster he took an active part in the opposition to King Richard, b ecoming one of the five Lords Appellant in the Parliament of 138 8. He obtained a pardon in 1394, but was treacherously seized, t ried at Westminster, and beheaded at Cheapside on 21 Sep. 1397 , burial at Austin Friars', in Bread Street, London, and, havin g been attainted, all his honours were forfeited.

Details of Richard's family with Elizabeth De Bohun

Details of Richard's family with Elizabeth de Bohun

Details of Richard's family with Elizabeth de Bohun