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Early life. Edward was born at the Palace of Westminster, London, the only son of Henry VI of England and his wife, Margaret of Anjou.At the time, there was strife between Henry's supporters and those of Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York, who had a claim to the throne and challenged the authority of Henry's officers of state.
Memorial to Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales at Tewkesbury Abbey. Margaret and Edward set sail for England on 24th March and landed the day the Battle of Barnet was fought to learn the disastrous news of Warwick's defeat and death. She marched her forces to join with the Lancastrians in Wales, led by Jasper Tudor, the half-brother of ...
Marriage of Edward of Westminster and Anne Neville. After years in exile, Margaret decided to ally with the Earl of Warwick. In December 1470, Prince Edward was married to Anne Neville, daughter of Warwick. The marriage ensured that Warwick will remain faithful in his support to the Lancastrians and will not change sides with the Yorkists.
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Edward of Westminster (13 October 1453 – 4 May 1471), was also known as Edward of Lancaster. He was the only son of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. He was killed aged seventeen at the Battle of Tewkesbury. He was the only heir apparent to the English throne to die in battle.
- 13 October 1453, Palace of Westminster, London, England
- 4 May 1471 (aged 17), Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, England
Edward, the Black Prince, Prince of Wales 1343–1376; Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales 1453–1471; Edward V of England, Prince of Wales 1471–1483; Edward of Middleham, Prince of Wales 1483–1484; Edward VI of England, Prince of Wales 1537–1547; Edward VII, Prince of Wales 1841–1901; Edward VIII, Prince of Wales 1910–1936; All ...
Oct 13, 2019 · Edward of Westminster (or Lancaster), the only child of king Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou, was born on 13 October 1453 and was the rightful Prince of Wales. He was the touchstone for the War of the Roses and the only heir apparent to the English throne to ever be killed in battle.
The final decisive Yorkist victory was at the Battle of Tewkesbury on May 4, 1471, where Margaret led the Lancastrian forces and her son Edward, Prince of Wales was killed. The only Prince of Wales to be killed in battle, he was buried at Tewkesbury Abbey where a plaque on the floor in the center of the sanctuary marks his grave. The plaque has ...
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