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Edward V of England
king of England (1470-1483) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.
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Edward V | |
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King of England; Lord of Ireland | |
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King of England and Lord of Ireland | |
Reign | 9 April 1483 – 22 June 1483 |
Predecessor | Edward IV of England |
Successor | Richard III |
Lord Protector | Richard, Duke of Gloucester |
Born | (1470-11-02)2 November 1470 Westminster |
Died | c. August 1483[1] c. 3/8 September 1483[2] (age c. 12) The Tower of London (assumed) |
Burial | Westminster Abbey (assumed) |
House | House of York |
Father | Edward IV |
Mother | Elizabeth Woodville |
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He was believed to have been murdered in 1483, possibly in August or September.