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Richard III becomes King of England.

Historical image related to Richard III becomes King of England. from June 26, 1483

Richard III of England

King of England from 1483 to 1485

Richard III was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosworth Field marked the end of the Middle Ages in England.
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June 26

Day of the year

June 26 is the 177th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 188 days remain until the end of the year.
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