5 Questions
Who was the heir presumptive to the English throne after Richard II's abdication?
Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March
From which son of Edward III did Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March descend?
Lionel of Antwerp
Who was the next in line to the throne after Richard II's abdication, despite Henry Bolingbroke being made king?
Edmund Mortimer, Earl of March
When was Henry Bolingbroke declared king?
29 September 1399
Who was the third surviving son of Edward III?
John of Gaunt
Test your knowledge of British history with this quiz on alternative claimants to the English and British Crown. Explore the "would-have-been" monarchs and their potential impact on history.
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