Richard III of England
king of England from 1483 to 1485
1452 — 1485
Quick Facts
Profession
king of England from 1483 to 1485
Born
October 11, 1452
Died
1485 (age ~33)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
monarch
Kingdom of EnglandBorn in Fotheringhay CastleDied in Bosworth Field site
1452
Born in Fotheringhay Castle (1452-10-11)
1461
PositionDuke of Gloucester (1461–1483)
1471
PositionLord High Admiral (1471–1483)
1483
PositionLord of Ireland (1483–1485)
1483
Positionmonarch of England (1483–1485)
1485
Died in Bosworth Field site
About
Richard III was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England.
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Who is Richard III of England?+
Richard III was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England.
What does the name Richard mean?+
The name Richard means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is of English origin.
When was Richard III of England born?+
Richard III of England was born on October 11, 1452.
When did Richard III of England die?+
Richard III of England died in 1485, at approximately 33 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.
The name Richard is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Richard, from Rycharde, from Richard, from Richardus and Ricohardus, from *Rīkahard, from *Rīkaharduz, a construction of nocat=1.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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