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Joust between Duke of Norfolk and Duke of Hereford
A joust between Thomas Mowbray, the Duke of Norfolk and Henry Bolingbroke, the Duke of Hereford at Gosford Green in Coventry on 16th September 1398 to settle an argument is disrupted by King Richard II. He punished them both by banishing them from England.
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1398 Argument Bolingbroke Broken Combat Conflict Coventry Dukes Exile Exiled Exiles Fearful Hereford Joust Knights Mowbray Norfolk Powerful Punish Punished Settle Trial 14th Banish Banishing Disrupted Gosford Punishes Settles
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1. Title: A Joust Gone Awry: The Disputed Duel between the Duke of Norfolk and the Duke of Hereford at Gosford Green, Coventry, 16th September 1398 2. In the heart of the 14th century, two powerful and influential dukes, Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, and Henry Bolingbroke, Duke of Hereford, found themselves locked in a bitter argument that could not be resolved through diplomatic channels. The root of their conflict was a matter of personal insult and a long-standing feud. 3. Seeking a resolution, they turned to the chivalric tradition of the joust, a medieval tournament where knights engaged in combat on horseback with lances and shields. The joust was scheduled to take place at Gosford Green in Coventry on 16th September 1398. 4. The anticipation was palpable as the two dukes, clad in their finest armor, prepared for the contest. The crowd, a mix of nobles, knights, and commoners, held their breath as the duels commenced. The fearful clash of steel against steel echoed through the air, punctuated by the thunderous roars of the spectators. 5. However, the outcome of the joust was not to be decided on the battlefield. King Richard II, fearful of the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict between the two dukes, intervened and disrupted the proceedings. 6. The monarch, concerned for the stability of his realm, punished both dukes by banishing them from England. Mowbray was exiled to France, while Hereford was sent to Ireland. The joust at Gosford Green, intended to settle their argument, had instead resulted in their exile from their homeland. 7. The image captures the moment of disruption, with King Richard II, resplendent in his royal robes, standing between the two dukes, their faces etched with determination and frustration. The scene serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of medieval power struggles and the consequences of unchecked rivalries.
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