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Showing Gallery: DNA tests confirm skeleton is that of King Richard III
On Monday, scientists announced they had rescued the remains of Richard III from anonymity — and the monarch's fans hope a revival of his reputation will soon follow.
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The base of Richard III's skull, which has had a section sliced off (bottom right), is seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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A statue of King Richard III stands in Castle Gardens near Leicester Catherdral, close to where the body of Richard III was discovered, on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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The spine of Richard III is seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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The jaw bone of Richard III, which shows a cut mark (bottom right), is seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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The front of Richard III's skull is seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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A stone plaque incorrectly claiming to mark the spot where the remains of King Richard III lie near Leicester Catherdral, on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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The skeleton of Richard III is seen in a trench at the Grey Friars excavation site in Leicester, central England, in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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Dr Jo Appleby and Professor Lin Foxhall react during a press conference at University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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A painting of King Richard III by an unknown artist from the 16th Century is seen at the National Portrait Gallery in London in this file photograph dated August 24, 2012.
Photograph by: NEIL HALL, Reuters
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The base of Richard III's skull, which has had a section sliced off (bottom right), is seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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A marquee sits over the spot where the remains of King Richard III were found in a car park on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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The skeleton of Richard III is seen in a trench at the Grey Friars excavation site in Leicester, central England, in this picture provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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Two vertebrae from the spine of Richard III are seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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Lead archaeologist Richard Buckley speaks during a press conference at University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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Dr Jo Appleby speaks during a press conference at University Of Leicester as archaeologists announce whether the human remains found in Leicester are those of King Richard III on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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The skeleton of Richard III is seen in a trench at the Grey Friars excavation site in Leicester, central England, in this picture provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
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A television image of King Richard III's skull is seen next to a portrait of him during a news conference in Leicester, central England February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: DARREN STAPLES, REUTERS
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A man walks over a bridge where it is believed that King Richard III marched his men over to the Battle of Bosworth, near Leicester Catherdral, on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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Students read a stone plaque incorrectly claiming to mark the spot where the remains of King Richard III lie near Leicester Catherdral, on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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A television screen displays the skull what is believed to be King Richard III during a press conference at Leicester University on February 4, 2013 in Leicester, England.
Photograph by: Dan Kitwood, Getty Images
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The skull of Richard III is seen in this photograph provided by the University of Leicester and received in London on February 4, 2013.
Photograph by: HANDOUT, REUTERS
