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How does Richard III of England translate in our culture?
Richard III of England has been depicted in literature and popular culture many times.
Is Richard III of England only in literature?
Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England and Lord of Ireland from 1483 until his death in 1485
What did Shakespeare's play have to say about Richard III of England life?
It depicts the Machiavellian rise to power and subsequent short reign of King Richard III of England.
Is Shakespeare's Machiavellian portrayal of Richard III of England different than how Richard III is normally portrayed?
Shakespeare, and the Tudor chroniclers who influenced him, had an interest in portraying the defeat of the Plantagenet House of York by the House of Tudor as good conquering evil.
Are there any other interesting aspects about the portrayal of Richard III besides how Shakespeare and the Tudors portrayed him?
The historical inaccuracies in the play can be attributed partly to Shakespeare's sources, such as Holinshed's Chronicles, and partly to artistic licence.

Question: How was this influential?
Self-contained rewrite: How were historical inaccuracies influential on changing perception of Richard III of England?