Facts About Richard III | History's Most Reviled King

Richard III, often remembered as a villainous hunchback, was a complex figure whose true nature is debated. Born in 1452, he seized the English throne but was defeated by Henry Tudor in 1485. Myths about his physical deformities were debunked after his remains were found in 2012. Richard's involvement in the disappearance of his nephews, the Princes in the Tower, remains a mystery. Despite his brief reign, he implemented legal reforms and cared for his illegitimate children. His legacy is contested, with some viewing him as a misunderstood ruler.

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