Richard III

American  

noun

1. Duke of Gloucester, 1452–85, king of England 1483–85.

2. (italics) a drama (1592–93?) by Shakespeare.

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Richard III British  

noun

1. 1452–85, king of England (1483–85), notorious as the suspected murderer of his two young nephews in the Tower of London. He proved an able administrator until his brief reign was ended by his death at the hands of Henry Tudor (later Henry VII) at the battle of Bosworth Field

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His two children Gia, who is now 17, and Richard III, who is now 14, testified in court about the impact losing their father had had on their lives, Contreras said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026

However, the Richard III Society and University of Leicester archaeologists decided to investigate suggestions the king had actually been buried in the former Greyfriars friary in the city.

From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026

In January 2025 Campbell's work creating and starring in his adaptation of The Tragedy of Richard III was recognised at a prestigious ceremony.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

"Now I didn't try and murder anyone when I got my news but I did try to play Richard III."

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025

He was probably frowning, deep in character as Richard III, the conniving, hunchbacked king of England, but inside, Halsey was chuckling away.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older