Richard of Shrewsbury
Duke of York, son of Edward IV
Born
August 17th, 1473
551 years ago
Died
1483
542 years ago — 10 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1473, Richard of Shrewsbury served as the Duke of York during the turbulent period of the Wars of the Roses. He was the second son of King Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville. Following the death of his father in 1483, Richard became a prominent figure in the struggle for the English throne. In 1484, Richard was captured and imprisoned in the Tower of London. He was declared illegitimate, and his status as a potential claimant to the throne effectively diminished. The fates of Richard and his brother, the Prince of Wales, remain uncertain, leading to historical intrigue regarding their disappearance. Richard's life and the mystery of his fate contributed to the enduring legacy of the Plantagenet dynasty.
Serving as Duke of York
Being a key figure in the Wars of the Roses
Mysterious disappearance with his brother
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