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Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (17 August 1473 – c. 1483), was the sixth child and second son of King Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville, born in Shrewsbury. Richard and his older brother, who briefly reigned as King Edward V of England, mysteriously disappeared shortly after their uncle Richard III became king in 1483.
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Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York. Who was he? This Richard, Duke of York was the second son of Edward IV. He was born in Shrewsbury – it is believed in August of 1473. Hence his full title of Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York. At the time of his father’s death in 1483, Richard was with his mother, Elizabeth Woodville.
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May 26, 2023 · Richard of Shrewsbury. As his title suggests, Richard was born in Shrewsbury on 17 August 1473. The next year, he was made Duke of York, beginning a royal tradition of giving the second son of the English monarch the title.
Jul 21, 2022 · The younger brother, Richard of Shrewsbury, was only nine years old. Immediately upon the death of his brother the king, Richard of Gloucester was declared their Protector, according to the late king’s wishes, and took the boys into custody.
3 days ago · Richard, 3rd duke of York (born Sept. 21, 1411—died Dec. 30, 1460, near Wakefield, Yorkshire, Eng.) was a claimant to the English throne whose attempts to gain power helped precipitate the Wars of the Roses (1455–85) between the houses of Lancaster and York.
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Jan 26, 2022 · The Princes in the Tower - English History. Edward V, age 12, and Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York, were sent to the Tower of London under orders of their uncle, King Richard III. Their disappearance has been shrouded in mystery for centuries – was it murder? Or did they die from natural causes?
Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (17 August 1473 – c. 1483 ), was the sixth child and second son of King Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville, born in Shrewsbury. Richard and his older brother, who briefly reigned as King Edward V of England, mysteriously disappeared shortly after their uncle Richard III became king in 1483.
