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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Example Sentences

Ten years ago Zayn Malik left One Direction, Richard III was reburied and the average pint cost £3.31.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025

"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

If there’s any justice, someday he’ll decide to take on Richard III.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2024

McKellen, who played Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings,” is one of Britain’s most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, with roles including Richard III, Macbeth and King Lear.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 20, 2024

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