One of the most renowned battles Richard III fought in was known as the Battle of Bosworth Field. This bloody battle took place on August 22, 1485, and marked the end of the Wars of the Roses, a civil war that had been going on for over three decades between two branches of the English royal family, the House of York and the House of Lancaster. Richard III, who was on the York side, was defeated by Henry Tudor, who claimed the throne and became Henry VII.
The Last Plantagenet King
Richard III was the last king of the House of York and the last of the Plantagenet dynasty, a royal family that had ruled England for over 300 years. His defeat at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of an era and the beginning of the Tudor dynasty, which ruled England for the next 117 years.
Shakespeare's Portrayal
Richard III has become well-known in modern times largely due to the portrayal of him in William Shakespeare's play titled "Richard III." The play portrays him as a cunning, ruthless, and deformed villain, although historians debate the accuracy of this portrayal. Shakespeare's play has influenced popular perceptions of Richard III and continues to be widely studied and performed.