Richard III of England
King of England
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About Richard III of England
Richard III of England was King of England from 1483 to 1485. He was the last king of the House of Plantagenet.
His Highlights/Legacy
His defeat at the Wars Of The Roses marked the end of the Middle Ages in England. He is featured in the play "Richard III" by William Shakespeare.
His Personal Life
He married Anne Neville and they had a son, Edward the Prince of Wales.
He died in battle in 1485 and his remains were lost for 5 centuries now. In 2012, his skeleton was found during an archaeological excavation. His remains were finally reburied in Leicester Cathedral in 2015.
Fun Facts
He has been portrayed by many famous actors in films, such as Al Pacino, Ian McKellen and Laurence Olivier.
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F.A.Q. about Richard III of England
When is his birthday?
Richard III of England's birthday is on October 2, 1452.
In how many days is his birthday?
Richard III of England's birthday is in 222 days
How old was Richard III of England when he died?
He was 32 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 22, 1485.
Where was Richard III of England from?
He was born in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire.