Richard III of England

:For the play Richard III by William Shakespeare, see Richard III (play)

Reign of Edward IV

During the reign of his brother, King Edward IV, Richard demonstrated his loyalty, as well as his prodigious skill as a military commander, and was rewarded with large estates in Northern England, given the title Duke of Gloucester and the position of Governor of the North, becoming the richest and most powerful noble in England and a loyal aide to Edward IV. (By contrast the other surviving brother, George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence, was executed by Edward for treason.)

Related Topics:
King Edward IV - Northern England - Duke of Gloucester - George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Clarence - Treason

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Richard continued to control the north of England until Edward's death. In 1482 Richard recaptured Berwick-upon-Tweed from the Scots, and was noted as being fair and just, endowing universities and making grants to the church.

Related Topics:
Berwick-upon-Tweed - Scots - Universities

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