Which title did Richard of York hold?
3rd Duke of York
Earl of Warwick
Duke of Somerset
Earl of Richmond
Answer
Richard of York, the 3rd Duke of York, was a prominent figure in the Wars of the Roses. He claimed the English throne through his descent from Lionel of Antwerp, the second son of King Edward III. Richard's claim rivaled that of the reigning Lancastrian king, Henry VI, and led to a series of battles and political maneuvers.
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