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Who did Richard hope to seat on the throne before his ultimate death?

  • George, Duke of Clarence

  • Henry VI

  • Edward IV

  • Henry VII

Answer

George, Duke of Clarence, stood as the preferred successor of Richard III before his demise. Richard envisioned Clarence as his rightful heir, cherishing the familial bond they shared. However, circumstances led to estrangement between the two, altering the succession plans and eventually dooming Clarence to an untimely end.
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