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When did Richard III become duke of Gloucester?

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Richard III became the Duke of Gloucester shortly after his brother, Edward IV, ascended to the throne on March 4, 1461. Following the restoration of the family's fortunes, Richard was created Duke of Gloucester and a knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter as a result of his new status as a royal prince.1