Medieval Historian Answers Google's Most Popular Questions About Infamous King, Richard The III

Was he responsible for killing his nephews? Did he give the order to have his brother murdered? Was he the most evil King ever? Join Medieval Historian Matt Lewis as he attempts to shed some light on one of history's most vilified figures. 00:00 Intro 01:21 When was Richard III born? 02:01 Was Richard III York or Lancaster? 02:37 Was Richard III a Plantagenet? 02:57 Was Richard II a Tudor? 03:16 Was Richard III disabled? 05:15 Did Richard III have siblings? 07:16 Was Edward IV a legitimate king? 08:10 How did Richard III take the throne? 10:24 Was Richard III a usurper? 12:16 When did Richard III become king? 12:37 What happened to the Princes in the Tower??? 18:00 What did Richard III sound like? 19:05 Did Richard III marry? 21:04 Did Richard III have children? 23:15 How did Richard III reform the legal system? 24:44 Why did Richard III lose the Battle of Bosworth? 29:47 How did Richard III die? 31:06 How old was Richard III when he died? 31:46 Why did Lord Stanley betray Richard III? 33:39 How long was Richard III’s reign? 33:51 How was Richard III’s body lost? 35:34 Who was king after Richard III? 36:29 Where was Richard III found? 37:26 Was Richard III reburied? 38:12 Why was Cumberbatch at Richard III’s funeral? 38:46 Is Richard III’s reputation fair? 40:03 Was Richard III a good king? Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Lucy Worsely, Mary Beard and more. Watch, listen and read history wherever you are, whenever you want it. Available on all devices: Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Android TV, Samsung Smart TV, Roku, Xbox, Chromecast, and iOs & Android. We're offering a special discount to History Hit for our subscribers, get 50% off your first 3 months with code YOUTUBE: https://www.historyhit.com/subscription/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=YouTube2024