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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1471. This year saw 4 significant events. 1 notable figure passed away.

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1471 Timeline

  1. Portuguese heir to the throne Prince John (15) marries his cousin Eleanor of Viseu (12)

    Portuguese heir to the throne Prince John (15) marries his cousin Eleanor of Viseu (12)

  2. Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York sees Prince of Wales, Edwar

    Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York sees Prince of Wales, Edward of Westminster, killed and King Edward IV return to his throne, restoring political stability to England until his death in 1483

  3. Wars of the Roses: Battle of Barnet - Yorkists defeat the Lancastrians and kill the Earl of Warwick

    The Battle of Barnet was a decisive Yorkist victory in the Wars of the Roses, a dynastic conflict of 15th-century England.

  4. Battle of Brunkeberg: Swedish regent Sten Sture defeats forces led by Danish King Christian I

    Sten Sture the Elder (Swedish: Sten Sture den äldre; 1440 – 14 December 1503) was a Swedish statesman and regent of Sweden from 1470 to 1497 and again from 1501 to 1503.

  5. Henry VI of England dies

    Henry VI of England, French king of england, known for king of england, died on 1471-05-21.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1471?
In 1471, there were 4 significant historical events. Notable events include Portuguese heir to the throne Prince John (15) marries his cousin Eleanor of Viseu (12), Battle of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire: Final battle between the Houses of Lancaster and York sees Prince of Wales, Edwar, Wars of the Roses: Battle of Barnet - Yorkists defeat the Lancastrians and kill the Earl of Warwick.
Who died in 1471?
1 notable figure passed away in 1471, including Henry VI of England dies.

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