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Edward V

Edward V's Historical Timeline

  1. Edward V is born

    Edward V is born

  2. Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murder

    Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murdered, after being incarcerated in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower")

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When was Edward V born?
Edward V was born on 1470-11-02.
What historical events involved Edward V?
Edward V was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Edward V is born, Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murder.
When did Edward V die?
Edward V died on 1483-01-01.

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