2 October 1452: Richard III was born at Fotheringhay Castle. #History #Plantagenet
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@past-times-lh.bsky.social#OTD 2 Oct 1452
The last #plantagenet King #RichardIII was born at Fotheringhay
His claim was based on his brother, #EdwardIV having been pre-contracted to Eleanor Talbot of Sudeley Castle rendering his marriage to #ElizabethWoodville void & their sons illegitimate
