Richard III

Duke of Normandy (1001-1027)
Person human Q41381
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Richard III

Summary

Richard III is a human[1]. Born in Normandy[2], he… he was born on 1001[3]. He passed away in Normandy[4]. He died on August 6, 1027[5]. He worked as a feudatory[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (569 views/month, #7,074 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Richard III was born in Normandy[2].
  • Richard III died in Normandy[4].
  • Richard III was born on 1001[3].
  • Richard III died on August 6, 1027[5].
  • Burial took place at Rouen Cathedral[8].
  • Richard III's father was Richard II[9].
  • Richard III's mother was Judith of Brittany[10].
  • Among Richard III's spouses was Adela of France[11].
  • A child of Richard III was Nicolas of Normandy[12].
  • A child of Richard III was Alix de Normandie[13].
  • Richard III's professions included feudatory[6].
  • Richard III held the position of Duke of Normandy[14].
  • Richard III is recorded as male[15].
  • Richard III's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Richard III's family is recorded as House of Normandy[17].
  • Richard III's noble title is recorded as duke[18].
  • Richard III's Commons category is recorded as Dukes of Normandy[19].
  • The cause of death was poison[20].
  • Richard III's given name is recorded as Riccardo[21].
  • Richard III's sibling is recorded as Alice of Normandy[22].
  • Richard III's sibling is recorded as Eleanor of Normandy[23].
  • Richard III's sibling is recorded as Mauger[24].
  • Richard III's sibling is recorded as William of Talou[25].
  • Richard III's sibling is recorded as Robert I, Duke of Normandy[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Normandy[2], Richard III… he was born on 1001[3]. His father was Richard II[9]. His mother was Judith of Brittany[10].

Career and Affiliations

Richard III's professions included feudatory[6]. He held the position of Duke of Normandy[14].

Personal Life

Richard III was married to Adela of France[11]. Children include Nicolas of Normandy[12], a Catholic priest[27], 1025–1092[28] and Alix de Normandie[13].

Death and Burial

Richard III died on August 6, 1027[5]. He died in Normandy[4]. The cause of death was poison[20]. Burial took place at Rouen Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Richard III ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (569 views/month, #7,074 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Richard III born?

Born in Normandy[2], Richard III…

Where did Richard III die?

Richard III died in Normandy[4].

Who were Richard III's parents?

Richard III's father was Richard II[9]. Richard III's mother was Judith of Brittany[10].

Who was Richard III married to?

Richard III's spouses include Adela of France[11].

What did Richard III do for work?

Richard III worked as feudatory[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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