Richard III of England was the king of England from 1483 until his death in 1485. He was born on October 2, 1452, in Fotheringhay Castle, Northamptonshire, England, and was the last monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty.
Richard III is best known for his role in the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars in England during the 15th century. He rose to power after the death of his brother, King Edward IV, and became the Lord Protector of England for his nephew, Edward V. However, Richard III took the throne for himself, claiming that his brother's marriage was invalid and that his nephews were illegitimate. This led to the controversial disappearance of the Princes in the Tower, Edward V and his younger brother, Richard.
Richard III's reign was short-lived and marked by various rebellions against his rule. He is infamous for his alleged involvement in his nephews' deaths and is often depicted as a ruthless and power-hungry king. His reign ended in 1485 when he was defeated and killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field by Henry Tudor, who became King Henry VII.
Richard III's body was discovered in 2012, buried beneath a car park in Leicester, and was reinterred in Leicester Cathedral in 2015. His story has captured the interest of historians, playwrights, and authors over the centuries, most notably Shakespeare's play "Richard III," which portrays him as a villainous and ambitious ruler.
