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     • For almost 500 years after his death, he was generally depicted as the worst and most wicked of kings. Some of those charges are now regarded as excessive, the work of his enemies, and his supporters have attempted to rehabilitate him.
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   When did Richard III Die?

   • Richard III (born October 2, 1452, Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England—died August 22, 1485, near Market Bosworth, Leicestershire) was 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.

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   How did King Richard III regain the throne?

   • With both princes in his power, Richard publicly declared his claim to the throne, and on June 26 he usurped it. The usurpation was backed by the northern army, which overawed London from its camp at Finsbury Fields. King Richard III and Queen Anne were crowned at Westminster Abbey on July 6, 1483.

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   Did King Richard III have bones?

   • " 'Beyond reasonable doubt,' bones are the remains of England's King Richard III". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on 29 August 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2013. ^ Kendall (1956), p. 426. The comparison is with Barabas in Marlowe's Jew of Malta of a couple of years earlier. ^ Kendall (1956), p. 419. ^ Kendall (1956), p. 420.

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   What did Richard III's skull show?

   • The skull showed that a blade had hacked away part of the rear of the skull. Richard III was the last English king to be killed in battle. Henry Tudor succeeded Richard as King Henry VII. He married the Yorkist heiress Elizabeth of York, Edward IV's daughter and Richard III's niece.

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   Did Richard III Kill Edward and his brother?

   • Although after his death Richard III was accused of having Edward and his brother killed, notably by More and in Shakespeare's play, the facts surrounding their disappearance remain unknown. Other culprits have been suggested, including Buckingham and even Henry VII, although Richard remains a suspect.

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   How did King Richard fought?

   • All accounts note that King Richard fought bravely and ably during this manoeuvre, unhorsing Sir John Cheyne, a well-known jousting champion, killing Henry's standard bearer Sir William Brandon and coming within a sword's length of Henry Tudor before being surrounded by Sir William Stanley's men and killed.

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3. monthlyreview.org › 2024/10/01 › richard-iii-theRichard III, the Tudor Myth, and the Transition from ...

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   Oct 1, 2024 · The conjectures suggest poorer economic performance and higher taxation during the Tudor reign compared to the previous century, making one wonder if another reason for the creation of the Tudor myth is to downplay bad economic performance during their reign.

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   Sep 28, 2024 · 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. Learn more about Richard III’s life and reign in this article.

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   3 days ago · 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. Richard was created Duke of Gloucester in 1461 ...

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   Sep 28, 2024 · King Richard III and Queen Anne were crowned at Westminster Abbey on July 6, 1483. Although modern historians reject the allegations of Thomas More and William Shakespeare that Richard planned his usurpation well before Edward IV’s death, they debate precisely when he made up his mind and why.

8. gentlemanhistorian.substack.com › p › buckinghamsBuckinghams and the English Monarchy - by Taylor Kniphfer

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   Sep 27, 2024 · Yes, I believe Richard III ordered their deaths in the late summer of 1483. The evidence leads overwhelmingly to that conclusion. But if Richard did it, I believe he was encouraged by Buckingham.

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Richard III, for example, who reigned from 1483-1485, notoriously placed strict restrictions on the issue of licenses or “passports” to prevent his enemies from leaving or entering the country...

10. le.ac.uk › news › 2015Video reveals potential killer blow to King Richard III

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    Sep 25, 2024 · The University has revealed new film footage that for the first time details the potential killer blow that claimed the life of King Richard III. The video sequence shows the dramatic injury to the base of the skull as well as the inside of the top of the skull - and is part of a package of 26 films charting the scientific and archaeological ...