King Richard III was slain with a halberd? – Scientias.nl

What is the famous King Richard III died? In 2012, the skeleton of the king in Leicester was found, after scientists studied the structure using modern forensic techniques. This shows that King Richard III is deceased after two heavy blows.

The research is published today in The Lancet.

One of the head injuries were caused by a sword or a halberd. A halberd was a commonly used weapon with which riders from their horses were drawn. As King Richard III was on a horse, it is likely that he was ultimately slain by an assailant with a halberd.

Age
The analysis of the bones shows that Richard III has become. 30 to 34 years This seems to be true. King Richard III died in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth: more than a month before his 33rd birthday.

No helmet
The researchers claim that Richard III was not wearing a helmet. Before the injuries to his skull too big. Since there are no defensive wounds were found on the arms and hands of King Richard III, it seems that other parts of his body have been protected.

Two fatal wounds
In total, King Richard III mauled eleven times, probably by multiple assailants. Two injuries to the skull were the king fatal. One of these injuries was done with a sword, a halberd or other houw- and shock weapon. In addition, put a predator the point of a dagger – or other sharp weapon – in the skull of Richard III, which resulted in the second fatal head wound

Pelvic
. In addition, King Richard III was shot in the pelvis. The researchers believe that this injury after the death of the king was inflicted because Richard III probably wore armor at the time of his death.

Insane king?
There is very little known about Richard III. Because the king after his death was vilified by opponents, is the image of him Brits still have quite negative. He would be a murderous psychopath, but outside of the plays of Shakespeare are to be found here. No facts In addition, Richard III showed little features that are attributed to psychopaths: narcissism, backstabbing, insensitivity, recklessness and lack of empathy in close relationships

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