Introduction: In 2012, a male remains were found in a parking lot. After DNA identification and historical verification, it was confirmed that this was Richard III, and he was the last British king to die on the battlefield. According to historical records, after his death in battle, his body was displayed naked and was finally buried in the St. Franciscan Church in Leicester. Let us clear away the fog of history and learn about the unknown past of the king.
First look at the basic information of Richard III.
▲Portrait of Charles III, 16th century
Characters: Richard III
Reign time: July 6, 1483-August 22, 1485
Predecessor: Edward V
Successor: Henry VII
Date of birth: 1452 October 2
Birthplace: North Hampton County Folding Blackburg
Date of death: 1485 August 22 (32 years old)
Died place: Lester County Posvo Plain
Burial place : Monastery of St. Fonzi, Leicester (original), Leicester Cathedral (now)
Spouse: Anne Neville
Descendants: Edward of Midhan, Prince of Wales
Dynasty: York Dynasty
Father: Richard Gore, the Third Duke of York
Mother: Cicily Neville
▲ "Charles III in Hunting Clothes", 1786-1788, Goya's work
Let's learn about Richard first Why are I so famous in my third generation? During his reign, he achieved remarkable achievements: establishing a complete legal aid system and bail system, aiding universities and churches, establishing Northern Parliament, etc. These are also indispensable elements in establishing a modern country, so in fact, in the region at that time, Richard III enjoyed widespread love.
▲In 2015, the remains of Charles III were discovered
So how did Richard III's bad reputation come from? Because there is a rumor that he ascended the throne after killing his nephew Edward V, which is shameful in any time and in any region, but there is no definite evidence to prove this statement. The historical community has not yet concluded this. ;In addition, it is to blame Shakespeare for his great influence, because in Shakespeare's works he portrayed him as a "hunchbacked tyrant".
"If I do seize the throne of your son, I will give your daughter as compensation. If I kill the heirs from your fertility, I will flourish your bloodline in your daughter and pass on my seeds at the same time . "
"Go, my mother-in-law; go find your daughter; teach her not to be shy with your experience; prepare her and accept a lover's request."
——Shakespeare's book "Richard III"
▲Charles III's appearance is restored to look
About Richard III's appearance. The version that has been circulating before is: He is a lame person, has very inconvenient movement, and his arms are shrinking, and he cannot participate in the battle. Through this excavation, these statements can be proved wrong.
There is another interesting discovery. By comparing it with offspring, it was found that the paternal DNA could not match. Perhaps at some point, the royal woman cheated on and gave birth to offspring.
▲Foreign news reports on the discovery of the remains of Charles III
On March 26, 2015, the remains of Richard III were reburied in Leicester Cathedral, not far from the excavation site. This time, he was finally able to get rest. The history written by the winner is indeed questionable.
hope more people can look at this king who has been treated cruelly in history.
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