Richard III: Discovery and identification

Meet the Richard III team

The success of the Greyfriars project and the subsequent identification of Richard III is based on the expertise of academic and research staff at the University of Leicester.

Richard Buckley

Archaeology expert - Project Manager and lead archaeologist on the Greyfriars dig and Director of University of Leicester Archaeological Services

Mathew Morris

Archaeology expert - Fieldwork Director on the Greyfriars dig and archaeologist at University of Leicester Archaeological Services

Dr Jo Appleby

Osteology expert - Associate Professor of Human Bioarchaeology in the University’s School of Archaeology and Ancient History

Professor Turi King

Genetics expert - Professor of Public Engagement and Genetics at the University of Leicester

Professor Kevin Schürer

Genealogy expert - Professor of English Local History in the University's School of History

Acknowledgements

A project such as this could not have succeeded without the contribution of many individuals and organisations. See who was involved in the project.

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