Assassination of King Richard II

The assassination of King Richard II, and his wife, Kolorandria, of Picketralia, took place on May 29, 1172, in an Independence Day Parade in Stimpton.

Background

King Richard II was born on May 16, 1110, to Bartholomeu V and Isandria, during the reign of his father. His father had died in February of 1169, after 60 years as King, and he ascended to the throne.

His wife, Kolorandria Omousse, (nee Stadkress) was born on May 10, 1111, in Valrod, Moria, the only daughter of a wealthy merchant, Ivan Stadkress. She married Richard in 1132 in Stimpton.