Richard III

noun

1. Duke of Gloucester, 1452–85, king of England 1483–85.
2. (italics) a drama (1592–93?) by Shakespeare.

Richard III

noun

1. Richard III14521485MEnglishPOLITICS: hereditary ruler 1452–85, king of England (1483–85), notorious as the suspected murderer of his two young nephews in the Tower of London. He proved an able administrator until his brief reign was ended by his death at the hands of Henry Tudor (later Henry VII) at the battle of Bosworth Field

Example Sentences

The novel insight is akin to moving from the maps of the 15th Century era of Joan of Arc and Richard III to what the phone in your pocket can load.

From BBC

If there’s any justice, someday he’ll decide to take on Richard III.

From Los Angeles Times

The shifts in tone, from savage comedy to brutal violence, will appeal to fans of Quentin Tarantino and “Richard III” alike.

From Los Angeles Times

McKellen, who played Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings,” is one of Britain’s most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, with roles including Richard III, Macbeth and King Lear.

From Seattle Times

Semark's theatre credits include The Mousetrap and Richard III for the RSC, while his TV appearances include Hustle and Law and Order UK.

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