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Biography

Richard Le Scrope was the archbishop of York. He played a critical role in the transfer of the crown and government to Henry IV from Richard II, but his later quarrels with Henry IV led to his revolt and, ultimately, execution.

Letter References

Letter from William Henry Seward to Frances Miller Seward, July 14, 1833

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Biography and Citation Information:
Biography: 
Richard Le Scrope was the archbishop of York. He played a critical role in the transfer of the crown and government to Henry IV from Richard II, but his later quarrels with Henry IV led to his revolt and, ultimately, execution.
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
A Calendar of the Register of Richard Scrope, Archbishop of York
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
Catholic Church. Province of York (England). Archbishop (1398-1405 : Scrope), Robert Norman Swanson
Publisher Location: 
York
Publisher Name: 
University of York
Year: 
1981
Start Page: 
1
End Page: 
1
Citation Notes: 
https://books.google.com/books?id=ok177UJg8K8C&pg=PR1&dq=richard+le+scrope&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQvpjDs_LUAhXI8j4KHcGTCrIQ6AEIMzAD#v=onepage&q=richard%20le%20scrope&f=false
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Scrope,_Richard_le_%281350%3F-1405%29_%28DNB00%29
Title of Webpage: 
Dictionary of National Biography, 1895-1900, Volume 51
Website Viewing Date: 
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Website Last Modified Date: 
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 10:45
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
James Tait
Citation Notes: 
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Scrope,_Richard_le_%281350%3F-1405%29_%28DNB00%29
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Website
Citation URL: 
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Scrope,_Richard_le_%281350%3F-1405%29_%28DNB00%29
Title of Webpage: 
Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 51
Website Viewing Date: 
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 10:45
Website Last Modified Date: 
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 - 10:45
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
James Tait
Citation Notes: 
https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Scrope,_Richard_le_%281350%3F-1405%29_%28DNB00%29