Don’t Be A Richard
Throughout history, some of the most notorious men have been named Richard. Now that’s not to say that all men named Richard are inherently corrupt. However, a few have lived up to their phalically-monickered nickname.
Richard the Lionheart
Most people think of Richard I, a.k.a. Richard the Lionheart, as the king who ruled England during the time of the legendary Robin Hood. He ruled England from 1189 to 1199 AD. Most people think of him as one of the most just rulers of the British Empire. The truth was that he was an asshole.
Though he was born in England, he moved to France at a very young age. From that point on, he probably spent less than a year total in the country he ruled. Among his “noble” deeds, he is credited with trying to overthrow his father, King Henry II, had nearly the entire Jewish population of England wiped out, and raped and pillaged his way across 2 continents. What a guy!
Richard III
Though he only ruled England for 2 years (1483–1485), Richard III has become known as one of the biggest Richard’s in English history. He was so reviled that William Shakespeare wrote a play about him and made him out to basically be the devil incarnate.
Richard III was also not meant to be king. He was the younger brother of King Edward IV, who died under mysterious circumstances…
