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Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England.
4 days ago · Richard III, the last Plantagenet and Yorkist king of England. He usurped the throne of his nephew Edward V in 1483 and perished in defeat to Henry Tudor (thereafter Henry VII) at the Battle of Bosworth Field.
Aug 25, 2022 · The BBC News reports on the 10th anniversary of the discovery of the medieval English king Richard III in a Leicester car park. It features interviews with the archaeologists, the DNA expert, the filmmaker and the descendant of the king.
Feb 10, 2020 · Richard III of England ruled as king from 1483 to 1485 CE. Richard succeeded Edward V of England (r. Apr-Jun 1483 CE), the son of Edward IV of England (r. 1461-1470 CE & 1471-1483 CE) in mysterious circumstances.
Learn about Richard III, the last king of the House of York, who deposed his nephew Edward V and was killed by Henry Tudor at Bosworth. Find out about his reign, his laws, his marriage and his legacy.
Apr 2, 2014 · Richard III was king of England for two turbulent years. He is best known for being accused of murdering his nephews to protect his throne.
Explore the documents that reveal the rise and fall of Richard III, one of Britain's most controversial medieval monarchs. Learn about his birth, education, political career, marriage, wars, and death from the original sources held at The National Archives.
