richard iii (Meaning)
richard iii (n)
King of England from 1483 to 1485; seized the throne from his nephew Edward V who was confined to the Tower of London and murdered; his reign ended when he was defeated by Henry Tudor (later Henry VII) at the battle of Bosworth Field (1452-1485)
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- Richard III's hunchback was a source of fascination and speculation throughout his reign.
- The Tower of London was the setting for the infamous murders of Richard III's nephews.
- Richard III's defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty.
- The Shakespearean play "Richard III" presents a controversial portrayal of the king.
- The Curse of Richard III was said to haunt the British monarchy until the discovery of his grave.
- Richard III's remains were eventually found in a car park in Leicester, England.
- The coronation of Richard III was a lavish ceremony held at Westminster Abbey.
- The reign of Richard III was a period of political instability and civil war.
- Richard III's wife, Anne Neville, was a key figure in his life and reign.
- The mystery surrounding the death of Richard III's brother, George, Duke of Clarence, remains unsolved.
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King of England from 1483 to 1485; seized the throne from his nephew Edward V who was confined to the Tower of London and murdered; his reign ended when he was
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Richard III's hunchback was a source of fascination and speculation throughout his reign.
The Tower of London was the setting for the infamous murders of Richard III's nephews.
Richard III's defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty.
The Shakespearean play "Richard III" presents a controversial portrayal of the king.
