Richard III Flashcards
1
Q
What were Richard III’s reign dates?
A
1483-1485.
2
Q
What were Richard III’s birth and death dates?
A
1452-1485.
3
Q
Who was Richard III’s wife?
A
Anne Neville.
4
Q
Who were Richard III’s nephews?
A
Edward and Richard.
5
Q
How did Richard III have a link to the throne?
A
Through his father Duke of York, and his brother Edward IV.
6
Q
What was his title before becoming king?
A
Duke of Gloucester.
7
Q
What title was given to him after previous king Edward IV(his brother) died?
A
Lord Protector of the Realm. In essence he was supposed to protect Edward’s sons(his nephews).
8
Q
What did Richard III do immediately after becoming Lord Protector?
A
He met his nephews Edward and Richard, where he put them in the tower of London where they were never to be seen again.
