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Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle

Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864). Richard (1452-1485) was invited to assume the crown by the Duke of Buckingham (1455-1483) after the marriage between the late King Edward IV and Elizabeth Grey was declared void by having being brought about by witchcraft and sorcery. Their son King Edward V (1470-1483) was therefore declared illegitimate. Richard accepted and was crowned King Richard III.
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Title:
Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864). Artist: James William Edmund Doyle
Caption:
Richard, Duke of Gloucester invited to assume the crown, 1483 (1864). Richard (1452-1485) was invited to assume the crown by the Duke of Buckingham (1455-1483) after the marriage between the late King Edward IV and Elizabeth Grey was declared void by having being brought about by witchcraft and sorcery. Their son King Edward V (1470-1483) was therefore declared illegitimate. Richard accepted and was crowned King Richard III.
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4171 x 3363 px | 40.1 MB
Print size:
35.3 x 28.5 cm | 13.9 x 11.2 in (300 dpi)