Why was Richard III innocent of the murders of the princes?

Why did Richard III put the princes in the tower?

None, because he didn't kill them (if you mean Henry VII). The murders have traditionally been blamed on his predecessor, Richard III who had them imprisoned there. I understand some historians now cast doubt on his guilt.

Who is the king in the opening act in Richard the third?

Richard III's eldest brother, Edward IV, Father of the Princes in the Tower.

Main characters in Richard III?

The main characters in Shakespeare's RICHARD III are:Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Later Richard III),King Edward IV (Brother to George, Duke of Clarence and Richard III),George, Duke of Clarence (Brother to Edward IV and Richard III),Queen Elizabeth (Better known as Elizabeth Woodville),Edward, Prince of Wales (Oldest son of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. Later known as Edward V - one of the 2 'Princes in the Tower'),Richard, Duke of York (Brother of Edward, Prince of Wales. Youngest son of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville - one of the 2 'Princes in the Tower'),Edward of Wales (Son of Henry VI. Killed at the battle of Tewkesbury, 1st husband to the Lady Anne),Lady Anne (Wife of Edward of Wales. Later wife to Richard III),Henry VI (Dead in the play. Murdered in the Tower. Father to Edward of Wales),Lord Buckingham (Close friend of Richard III. Helped him become king but refused to kill the Princes and was put to death on Richard's orders),Lord Tyrell (Knight to Richard III. Murders the 2 Princes by smothering them in their sleep with pillows on orders of Richard III),Cecily Duchess of York (Mother of Edward IV, George of Clarence and Richard III),Lord Rivers (Brother to Queen Elizabeth. Sent to secure the Princes but was captured by Richard's men and put to death,Lord Grey (Son to Queen Elizabeth from previous marriage. Sent to secure the Princes but was captured, along with Rivers, and put to death),Lord Stanley (Ally to the Yorkists and to Richard III),Henry Tudor (Also known as the 'Earl of Richmond'. He defeats Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field and is crowned King Henry VII shortly afterwards. He later marries Elizabeth of York),Elizabeth of York (The only oldest daughter, and child, of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. Richard III, her uncle, plans to marry her but she later becomes Queen Elizabeth after marrying Henry Tudor when he becomes king).

Which king killed the twin princes?

Although there is no absolute proof many historians believe that King Richard III was responsible for the deaths of the two princes in the Tower of London

Who did Richard III give orders to to kill the princes?

Most likely, although there exists no written proof. The Princes were locked in the tower where very few people had access to them and nobody would have dared to kill them on anything but Richard's orders.

Was Richard III accused of killing two princes?

In a word, yes. He is supposed to have killed his nephews Edward and Richard, sons of his brother King Edward IV.

Why did sir thomas more say that he believed that Richard III killed the two princes?

Because he was trying to impress the tudors.

Is Henry Tudor the princes in the tower's uncle?

Yes, he was, but not until after they had died. The 'princes in the tower' were Edward the IV's sons. Edward and Richard (the princes) had two biological uncles: George, Duke of Clarence, and Richard III. After the princes' deaths Henry Tudor married their older sister Elizabeth.

How many people died in Richard III?

He killed 12 people, though he did not literally act out all 12 murders. He kills off Prince Edward, King Henry VI, King Edward the IV, Clarence, Lady Anne, Rivers, Gray, the 2 young princes, Hastings, Vaughan, and his right hand man: Buckingham. Richard hires people to act out the murders so that he can disassociate himself with villainous behavior.

When was Pope Innocent III born?

Pope Innocent III was born in 1160.

Why did Richard the third kill everone?

Richard III didn't actually kill everyone. Athough there has been speculation that he killed his nephews (The Princes in the Tower) and his wife, as well as ministers and his subjects, there is not proof that he killed "everyone". Most of it was made up by the Tudors, who defeated Richard III in battle (Bosworth Field).

What is wrong with Shakespeare's play princes in the tower?

Shakespeare did not write a play called "Princes in the Tower". He did write a play called Richard III in which a couple of princes were murdered in the Tower, as well as another one called King John in which another prince dies trying to escape his would-be murderer.