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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Exhumation_and_reburial_ofExhumation and reburial of Richard III of England - Wikipedia

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   Richard III, the final ruler of the Plantagenet dynasty, was killed on 22 August 1485 in the Battle of Bosworth Field, the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses. His body was taken to Greyfriars, Leicester, where it was buried in a crude grave in the friary church.

2. kriii.comHome - King Richard III Visitor Centre

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   Discover the incredible story of the king under the car park at the award-winning King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester.

3. leicestercathedral.org › king-richard-iiiKing Richard III | Leicester Cathedral

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   Timeline: Richard and Leicester. The Redemption Windows. The Book of Hours. Richard III in Video

4. le.ac.uk › richard-iiiRichard III: Discovery and identification | University of ...

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   Richard III: Discovery and identification. In August 2012, the University of Leicester in collaboration with the Richard III Society and Leicester City Council, began one of the most ambitious archaeological projects ever attempted: no less than a search for the lost grave of King Richard III.

5. le.ac.uk › richard-iii › richard-iii-and-leicesterVisits to Leicester | Richard III: Discovery and ...

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   Richard III visited Leicester often, both as a boy and as Duke of Gloucester. Find out about his final stay in Leicester at the Blue Boar Inn.

6. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-leicestershire-62591018Richard III: Tenth anniversary of Leicester find marked - BBC

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   Aug 19, 2022 · The tenth anniversary of the uncovering of the remains of one of England's most controversial kings, in a city centre car park, is being marked. The legbone of King Richard III, who was killed in...

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   Where can I find information about King Richard in Leicester?

   • The Visit Leicester Information has moved from its Gallowtree Gate location to King Richard Visitor Centre. A full tourist information and event bookings service is available from the Old Town site, as well as the award-winning exhibition telling of the incredible story of the king in the car park.

   King Richard III Visitor Centre - Visit Leicester

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   Why did Richard III visit Leicester?

   • Richard III visited Leicester often, both as a boy and as Duke of Gloucester. Despite the town’s longstanding Lancastrian connections, in the mid-15th century it sided with the House of York, loyally supporting it through the Wars of the Roses, and it remained in high favour with both Edward IV and Richard III.

   Visits to Leicester | Richard III: Discovery and identification

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   Did Richard III reinter in Leicester Cathedral?

   • If it is indeed Richard III, the plan is to reinter in Leicester Cathedral, with all remains to be treated in accord with common archaeological practice. This is granted on 3 September. 4–5 September 2012 – The complete skeleton is uncovered and removed. There is strong circumstantial evidence that points to it possibly being that of Richard III.

   King Richard III | Leicester Cathedral

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   How many times did King Richard stay in Leicester?

   • When king, Richard stayed in Leicester at least five times, twice at Leicester Castle in 1483, at Leicester Abbey in 1484 and once in 1485 shortly before his death.

   Visits to Leicester | Richard III: Discovery and identification

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8. www.visitleicester.info › see-and-do › king-richardKing Richard III Visitor Centre - Visit Leicester

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   The discovery of King Richard III put the eyes of the world on Leicester. At the Richard III Visitor Centre you’ll travel from the battlefield of Bosworth to Richard’s final resting place and discover how traditional archaeology and modern science combined to identify his remains.