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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 · 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 after the accession of his brother Edward IV.
3 days ago · Detail from painting by Graham Turner of King Richard III, Queen Anne and their son, Edward, as they emerge from the gothic grandeur of York Minster on the occasion of Edward's investiture as Prince of Wales, 8th September 1483. From https://www.studio88.co.uk) A couple of weeks ago I posted about a new theory concerning Richard III's…
Sep 28, 2024 · Richard III - Usurpation, War of the Roses, England: On April 9, 1483, Edward IV unexpectedly died. He was succeeded at once and without question by his eldest son, Edward V, a boy of 12. His uncle Richard, designated lord protector in the late king’s will, swore allegiance to the new king at York.
Sep 20, 2024 · 3rd Duke of York Richard Plantagenet b. 20 Sep 1411 Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England d. 31 Dec 1460 Wakefield, Yorkshire, England: MontyHistNotes
1 day ago · When Henry Tudor took the crown of England from Richard III in battle, he brought about the end of the Wars of the Roses between the House of Lancaster (whose badge was a red rose) and the House of York (whose badge was a white rose). He married Elizabeth of York to bring all factions together.
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1 day ago · The mental instability of King Henry VI of the House of Lancaster revived his cousin Richard, Duke of York's interest in a claim to the throne. Warfare began in 1455 with York's capture of Henry at the First Battle of St Albans, upon which York was appointed Lord Protector by Parliament.
