Buried at Greyfriars Church, Leicester. It is said that after the dissolution of the Monasteries, his body was thrown into the River Soar
Richard III's remains were discovered in September 2012 by a team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester. They were excavating a site beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, which was believed to be the location of the lost Greyfriars Church, where Richard was reportedly buried after his death in 1485. The discovery was significant as it provided insights into the life and death of the last Plantagenet king of England.
Richard III was coronated on6 July 1483.
Richard III of England died on 1485-08-22.
According to William Shakespeare, Richard III had a hump back.
Richard III is closely linked to Leicester as it was the city where he was buried after his death in the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. His remains were discovered in 2012 beneath a parking lot in Leicester, leading to significant archaeological and historical interest. Following the discovery, Richard III was reinterred at Leicester Cathedral in 2015, solidifying the city's connection to the last Plantagenet king. This has made Leicester a focal point for those interested in Tudor history and Richard III's legacy.
Richard III was reburied in March 2015 in Leicester Cathedral.His remains were discovered beneath a car park in Leicester in 2012 where the site of Greyfriars Church originally stood.
Richard III
Buried at Greyfriars Church, Leicester. It is said that after the dissolution of the Monasteries, his body was thrown into the River Soar
A skeleton was discovered on 7 September 2012 and it as positively identified "beyond reasonable doubt" as being that of Richard III on 4February2013.
Yes, Richard III's body was on display for 2 days in a church in Leicester (to prove his death). It was thereafter interred in an unmarked tomb.
Leicester Square in London was Where he spent his childhood.
Richard III's remains were discovered in September 2012 by a team of archaeologists from the University of Leicester. They were excavating a site beneath a parking lot in Leicester, England, which was believed to be the location of the lost Greyfriars Church, where Richard was reportedly buried after his death in 1485. The discovery was significant as it provided insights into the life and death of the last Plantagenet king of England.
Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart) ruled from 6th July 1189 until his death on 6th April 1199. Richard III ruled from 6th July 1483 until his death at the Battle of Bosworth on 22nd August 1485.
2 October 1452 - 22 August 1485
Leicester Square in London was Where he spent his childhood.
Leicester Square in London was Where he spent his childhood.