When and where did Richard II — Irish Campaign and Return 1399 take place?

Richard II — Irish Campaign and Return 1399 took place in 1399 in Waterford, Ireland.

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Richard II — Irish Campaign and Return 1399

Q: Who won Richard II — Irish Campaign and Return 1399?

Henry Bolingbroke (by default) won Richard II — Irish Campaign and Return 1399. The outcome was: Richard II was in Ireland when Bolingbroke landed in England; he returned too late and found support had evaporated; landed in Wales with a small following.

1399

Waterford, Ireland

Also known as: Richard II leaves Ireland 1399 · Royal army returns from Ireland

Era

Medieval

Battle Type

Skirmish

Location

Waterford, Ireland

Status

Unregistered

The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated

Richard II

Forces

Bolingbroke had already secured northern England

VS

Victor

Henry Bolingbroke (by default)

Forces

Richard II returned with small Irish army

Outcome

Richard II was in Ireland when Bolingbroke landed in England; he returned too late and found support had evaporated; landed in Wales with a small following

The Battle

History & Significance

Richard II's absence in Ireland at the crucial moment was catastrophically poor timing; his return was too slow and support collapsed before he could respond effectively

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