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Richard III

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Richard III

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Duke of Normandy (1001-1027)

Key facts

Reign
28 August 1026 – 6 August 1027
Predecessor
Richard II
Successor
Robert I
Born
997/1001, Duchy of Normandy
Died
( 1027-08-06 ) 6 August 1027, Duchy of Normandy
Issue
Illegitimate :, Alice, Nicholas
House
Normandy
Father
Richard II, Duke of Normandy
Mother
Judith of Brittany

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Riccardo
Gender
male
Place of birth
Normandy
Place of death
Normandy
Occupation
feudatory
Position held
Duke of Normandy
Noble title
duke
Image
Richard trois statue in falaise.JPG
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date of death
1027-08-06
date of birth
1001-00-00
Commons category
Dukes of Normandy
cause of death
poison
place of burial
Rouen Cathedral
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Encyclopedic overview

Richard III (997/1001 – 6 August 1027) was the duke of Normandy who reigned from August 1026 to his death. His brief reign opened with a revolt by his brother.

Life

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