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Mar 23, 2023 · Richard III was never meant to be king. The youngest surviving child of a duke , Richard saw his family’s fortunes shift dramatically during the Wars of the Roses , a series of civil wars that ...
The Richard III Society’s purpose is to dig beyond these myths, and through rigorous research, help a more accurate, fair, and balanced picture of King Richard III to emerge. Quick Facts. Born: 2 October 1452 at Fotheringhay Castle in Northamptonshire. Parents: Richard, Duke of York, and his wife, the former Cecily Neville.
Mar 26, 2015 · Richard III died 530 years ago during that war in the Battle of Bosworth Field outside Leicester. His family, the Yorks, were engaged in a 30-year conflict with the House of Lancaster, which ...
Apr 5, 2023 · Richard III, the last king of the House of York and the Plantaganet dynasty, ruled England from 1483 to 1485. Perhaps better known by his characterisation as a dark and twisted tyrant in Shakespeare’s eponymous play , Richard’s reputation is controversial; yet many contemporary sources praise his character and rule .
The Man, The Myth, The Rediscovery. This magnificent statue of Richard III holding his crown was given to the City of Leicester in 1980 by the Richard III Society. Here we see the Sun rise behind Richard’s crown, symbolising that the veil of mystery surrounding this amazing King has been lifted at last.
Welcome to The Richard III Society. Welcome to the website of the Richard III Society. We have been working since 1924 to secure a more balanced assessment of the king and to support research into his life and times. The rediscovery of his grave and reburial in Leicester Cathedral has raised the king’s profile and provided us with new ...
Richard III Full Play Summary. After a long civil war between the royal family of York and the royal family of Lancaster, England enjoys a period of peace under King Edward IV and the victorious Yorks. But Edward’s younger brother, Richard, resents Edward’s power and the happiness of those around him. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter ...
