ViewpointsOpinionEnd of Wars of the Roses: How King Richard III Met His Gory Fate in 148500CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintA painting of King Richard III by an unknown artist is displayed in the National Portrait Gallery in central London on Jan. 25, 2013. Leon Neal/AFP via Getty ImagesGerry Bowler8/22/2023|Updated: 8/22/20230:00X 1CommentaryFrom a bloody battlefield to a city carpark, the fate of Richard III continues to fascinate.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentGerry BowlerAuthorGerry Bowler is a Canadian historian and a senior fellow of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.Author’s Selected ArticlesAncient Murder Mystery: Who Killed the ‘Princes in the Tower’?Oct 31, 2025Why Napoleon’s Russian Foray Didn’t End WellOct 17, 2025How Heraclius Deposed Phocas to Become Emperor During the Byzantine EraOct 03, 2025How the Vikings Gained a Foothold in IrelandSep 19, 2025Related TopicsKing Richard IIIHenry VIIIEdward IV