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KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND Ruled 1483 - 1485
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King Richard III of England (1452-1485): A Monarch Shrouded in Mystery and Controversy This evocative image captures the enigmatic figure of King Richard III of England, who ruled from 1483 to 1485. Born in 1452, Richard was the third son of Richard, Duke of York, and Cecily Neville. He rose to power following the deaths of his older brothers, Edward IV and Edward V, who were both young at the time of their demises. Richard's reign was marked by controversy and intrigue. He was crowned on July 6, 1483, at Westminster Abbey, and his first act as king was to declare his two nephews, Edward V and Richard Duke of York, illegitimate. This decision sparked a civil war, known as the Wars of the Roses, which lasted until Richard's defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Despite the controversies surrounding his reign, Richard was a capable military leader and an able administrator. He implemented reforms in the legal system, improved the administration of justice, and established the Court of Star Chamber to deal with political offenses. He also supported the arts, patronizing scholars and writers. However, Richard's most enduring legacy is the controversy surrounding his death. Tradition holds that he was killed in battle by Henry Tudor, who went on to become Henry VII, the first Tudor king of England. Another theory suggests that Richard was not killed in battle but was murdered in the Tower of London. The discovery of Richard's remains under a car park in Leicester in 2012 has shed new light on this mystery, but the debate continues. This image of King Richard III, with his distinctive hunchback and piercing gaze, serves as a reminder of the complex and intriguing history of this enigmatic monarch. His reign marked the end of the Plantagenet dynasty and the beginning of the Tudor period, a turning point in English history.
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