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Edward V (2 November 1470 – c. mid-1483) [1] [2] was King of England from 9 April to 25 June 1483. He succeeded his father, Edward IV, upon the latter's death. Edward V was never crowned, and his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester, who deposed him to reign as King Richard III ...
Edward V (born November 2?, 1470, London, England—died 1483?) was the king of England from April to June 1483, who was deposed and possibly murdered by King Richard III. The eldest surviving son of King Edward IV and Queen Elizabeth (Woodville), Edward was born at Westminster Abbey while his
Edward V (c.1470 - 1483) Edward V © King of England from April to June 1483, he was deposed and probably murdered by Richard III, before his coronation. The eldest surviving son of Edward...
11 min read. Edward V was King of England for only two months. At only thirteen years of age, he met an untimely and tragic end at the Tower of London, imprisoned alongside his brother and later murdered in mysterious circumstances. Born on 2nd November 1470, his father was the Yorkist king Edward IV, whilst his mother was Elizabeth Woodville.
In response to an attempt by Elizabeth Woodville to take power, Richard and Edward V entered London in May, with Edward's coronation fixed for 22 June. However, in mid-June Richard assumed the throne as Richard III (reigned 1483-85).
Edward V (2 November 1470 – 1483) was the King of England from 9 April 1483 until he was removed two months later, on 25 June 1483. He was believed to have been murdered in 1483, possibly in August or September.
Edward V was King of England from 9 April to 25 June 1483. He succeeded his father, Edward IV, upon the latter's death. Edward V was never crowned, and his brief reign was dominated by the influence of his uncle and Lord Protector, the Duke of Gloucester, who deposed him to reign as King Richard III; this was confirmed by the Act entitled ...
