# Richard III - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/richard-iii
Reign: 1483 - 1485
Born-Died: 1452 - 1485
Dynasty: House of York
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_III_of_England

Richard III took the throne after the sons of Edward IV were declared illegitimate. His short reign ended when he was killed fighting Henry Tudor at Bosworth, effectively closing the Wars of the Roses.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Edward V](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-v)
- Succeeded by: [Henry VII](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-vii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1483 - [Richard III becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1483-richard-iii-becomes-king)
- 1485 - [Battle of Bosworth Field](https://english-history.com/timeline/1485-battle-of-bosworth-field)
- 1485 - [Henry VII founds the Tudor dynasty](https://english-history.com/timeline/1485-henry-vii-founds-the-tudor-dynasty)