Richard III of England (died 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.

October 2 is the 275th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 90 days remain until the end of the year.