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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"Michael Patrick's portrayal of Richard III in a now legendary production was one of the greatest performances ever on the Lyric stage," Fay said.

From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026

"In Shakespeare's version Richard III is deformed from birth," he said.

From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2025

Mrs Capel was the sister-in-law of Sir James Tyrell, who worked for Richard III and was previously named and accused in historical documents of ordering the murder of the two princes.

From BBC ● Dec. 3, 2024

The novel insight is akin to moving from the maps of the 15th Century era of Joan of Arc and Richard III to what the phone in your pocket can load.

From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2024

She’s a court lady in Richard III, and she’s the chief nun in Measure for Measure.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood