King Richard III was the last monarch of the Plantagenet dynasty, ruling England from 1483 until his death in 1485. His reign was marked by controversy, with his ascent to the throne being marred by accusations of treachery and the disappearance of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower. Richard s brief reign ended at the Battle of Bosworth Field, where he was defeated by Henry Tudor, who became Henry VII. Richard III s life and reign have been the subject of much debate and fascination, immortalized in literature, theater, and historical scholarship, particularly due to Shakespeare s portrayal of him as a villain in his play Richard III.

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