About
King of England from 1483 to 1485 who had to deal with two rebellions during his reign. He died in battle during the second rebellion and he is the subject of the play Richard III by William Shakespeare. His remains were lost for nearly five centuries until they were found during a 2012 archaeological excavation.
Before Fame
He received knightly training at the Warwick Middleham estate.
Trivia
He was crowned the King of England after his brother's children were deemed illegitimate.
Family Life
His parents were Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York and Cecily Neville, Duchess of York.
Associated With
He was succeeded by Henry VII.
