What happened to that famous line? Does it appear only in Shakespeare or did Richard really say that in real life? In this movie, Richard didn't even ride a horse to begin with, so he wouldn't be looking for a replacement for his fallen steed. Which version is factual, does anybody know?
shareMy understanding is that the line was only used in the Shakespeare play and in the on screen adaptions of that play.
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The line was penned by Shakespeare...I doubt Richard III actually said it at the Battle of Bosworth.
shareNo, Richard is not known to have said the line. It would have been almost impossible for him to say it considering that he was struck dead while on his horse.
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No, Richard is not known to have said the line. It would have been almost impossible for him to say it considering that he was struck dead while on his horse.
A better horse! A better horse! My kingdom for a somewhat better horse!
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Actually, he was not. He was struck down after losing his horse, and worse, his helmet, while fighting several attackers at the same time. That was documented in contemporary accounts, and proven when his skeleton was found.
And his last words that anyone heard were noted to be: "Treason! Treason!" referring to the betrayal of William Stanley. He most definitely did not say anything like "A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!" - a line invented by Shakespeare. It's hilarious that people actually think he said that, considering how ridiculous that line is.