Simon Burley

Sir Simon Burley (? - executed in 1388), tutor, chamberlain and favourite of Richard II who also had great influence on the king; he was executed by the order of the Merciless Parliament in 1388.

Bibliographic References:

For his role as Richard II's confidant and advisor, see Saul, Richard II, pp. 112-3, 119-20, 129-31, 163, 202.

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