Cumberbatch was a kinsman of Richard III

A scientist from the Institute Lester recognizes that Benedict Cumberbatch, famous, among other things, on the role of Sherlock Holmes, is considered to be a second cousin in the 16th generation of the British king, who was killed at the battle of Bosworth in 1485.

Being the relative of Richard III, the artist will participate in the ceremony of the funeral of the king in the Cathedral of Leicester.

According to various estimates, from one million to 17 million inhabitants of England are bound by ties of kinship with Richard III, the last British king of the Plantagenet dynasty. However genealogist Kevin Surer believes that the actor Benedict Cumberbatch is there much more reasons to consider a descendant of the monarch.

Installed the personality of Richard III found in 2012 remains the scientist has learned that the actor is considered to be his relative. Cumberbatch and monarch are considered to be second cousins, they are separated by 16 generations. "The closer they are related through a great-grandmother of Richard III, Joan Beaufort. Cumberbatch also considered to be a relative of Elizabeth II," announced Surer.

Being the relative of the monarch, a famous actor will participate in the ceremonial funeral of Richard III in the Cathedral Church of Leicester, which will take place on March 26. Also, Benedict Cumberbatch will play the role of the king in the television series "bi-Bi-si" "Empty crown: the War of the Roses" based on the plays of Shakespeare, according to the newspaper The Guardian.

Remember, Richard III (1452-1485), the last British king of the Plantagenet dynasty, ruled from 1483 to 1485. He died at the battle of Bosworth, fighting a candidate for the throne, Henry Tudor (the future Bishop Henry VII). The remains of Richard III were found in autumn 2012 under a car Park in Leicester, located on the site of the former Franciscan monastery.

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