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That depends on your definition of greed.
After the death of his brother Edward, Richard was made regent and protector of his nephews, Edward and Richard. However, shortly afterward, Richard III had declared that his brother's wedding was invalid and his sons were bastards, taking them out of the line for the throne, and making himself King. That may seem like greed but, in the English court, it was rather par of the course. Richard's older brother George, the middle child of the three, sided with anyone and everyone who he thought might get Edward out and put him on the throne. King Edward's own advisors turned on him the moment he started favoring families other than their own. The one thing that can be said for the Yorks and Lancasters was that they were ALL greedy for the throne.
Richard III was widely disliked by his sister-in-law's family, the Woodvilles. Richard first began his climb to the throne by having them killed, in that case it was a kill or be killed situation. He feared what a boy-king would do to the country which was why his nephews were locked in the tower out of the way, but when he eventually came to the point of declaring himself king it is fair to say that he had been overcome by greed although this was not his initial intention from the start.
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When was Richard III crowned?
Richard III was coronated on6 July 1483.
When did Richard III of England die?
Richard III of England died on 1485-08-22.
What are the names of Richard III nephews?
Edward and Richard.
What disability does Richard III have?
According to William Shakespeare, Richard III had a hump back.
Was Richard Duke of York the same person as Richard III?
No, he wasn't. King Richard III was Richard, Duke of Gloucester before he became king. Richard, Duke of York was someboy else
Who wrote a play about British leaders being greedy?
The play you are referring to is likely "Richard III" by William Shakespeare. This historical drama portrays King Richard III as a power-hungry and ruthless leader who stops at nothing to satisfy his own ambitions.
When was Richard III crowned?
Richard III was coronated on6 July 1483.
When did Richard III of Capua die?
Richard III of Capua died in 1120.
When was Richard III released?
Richard III was released on 12/29/1995.
What was the Production Budget for Richard III?
The Production Budget for Richard III was $9,200,000.
How tall is Richard Lee Ferguson III?
Richard Lee Ferguson III is 6'.
Does Richard and elizabeth marry in Richard III?
no
When was King Richard III born?
king Richard the III was born in 1452 on the 2nd of October
When did Richard III of England die?
Richard III of England died on 1485-08-22.
When was David Garrick as Richard III created?
David Garrick as Richard III was created in 1745.
When was Richard Umphrey III born?
Richard Umphrey III was born on 1958-12-13.
When was Richard III of England born?
Richard III of England was born on 1452-10-02.
