Why Was Richard III Overthrown
Richard III reigned for two years, two months and one day. His reign was over run my rumour and even to this day people see Richard as a tyrant. One of the rumours that plagued Richard throughout his reign, was that he had murdered his two young nephews. (one of which was Edward V, who succeeded to the throne immediately after the death of Edward IV). Even in the days of Richard's reign, murdering children was seen as an appalling thing to do and whether Richard did kill his nephews or not, it did not matter the general public did not trust Richard. Richard's position was made worse, because the previous king (Edward IV) had left conflicting instructions as to who should rule the country after he had died. Richard was killed in combat, at the Battle of Bosworth. It could be argued that Richard was responsible for his own demise and indeed his own death.The obvious key factor in Richard being overthrown is the fact that he was killed in battle, some historians say that it was Richard's own bold and soldier-like personality that got him killed. Richard lost the Battle of Bosworth because of a number of different factors. One very important element was that Richard managed to alienate a
It would seem that Richard III was a very unpopular man with the general public, English nobility and foreign nobility. He lacked trust between himself and the people he needed to be able trust the most. It would seem that Richard relied heavily upon the loyalty of other nobles instead of using his own men, nobility that quite possibly did not trust him, and therefore were likely to change sides, to a leader who could offer them more favourable opportunities. However with any subject concerning Richard III it is difficult to assess the situation as his entire reign is shrouded in mystery, rumours. Even so evidence that is available does tend to show that Richard did not do enough to gain support from other nobles, until it was too late (as when he tried to reconcile his problems with southern nobility before the Battle of Bosworth) and he did not realise the severe threat henry Tudor was to the crown. Richard's had many problems to resolve with France. Problems dating back to 1340 (to recover or extend territories in France). When Richard came to the throne he launched attacks on Breton shipping for piracy, although it would seem Richard was allowing these attacks, because the Bretons were keeping Edward Woodville as a refugee. Another more important refugee
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