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Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1483. This year saw 6 significant events. 2 notable figures were born. 1 notable figure passed away.

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1483 Timeline

  1. 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")

  2. Orbital calculations suggest that on this day, Pluto moved inside Neptune's orbit until July 23, 1503

    Orbital calculations suggest that on this day, Pluto moved inside Neptune's orbit until July 23, 1503

  3. Sistine Chapel to Our Lady of the Assumption in Vatican City is consecrated with a Mass by Pope Sixtus IV [some sources

    Sistine Chapel to Our Lady of the Assumption in Vatican City is consecrated with a Mass by Pope Sixtus IV [some sources cite August 9] [1]

  4. Utrecht surrenders to the Habsburg army

    The Utrecht war of 1481–83 (Dutch: Stichtse Oorlog or Driejarige Oorlog, German: Utrechter Stiftsfehde) was a diocesan feud in the Prince-Bishopric of Utrecht between 1481 and 1483, influenced by the...

  5. Rabbi Issac Abarbanel starts his exegesis on Bible

    Rabbi Issac Abarbanel starts his exegesis on Bible

  6. Tomás de Torquemada is appointed Inquisitor General of Spain

    Tomás de Torquemada (14 October 1420 – 16 September 1498), anglicized as Thomas of Torquemada, was a Spanish Dominican friar and the first Grand Inquisitor of the Spanish Inquisition.

  7. Babur is born

    Babur is born

  8. Raphael is born

    Raphael, English painter and architect, known for italian painter and architect, was born on 1483-04-06.

  9. Edward IV dies

    Edward IV dies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in 1483?
In 1483, there were 6 significant historical events. Notable events include Edward V, aged 12, succeeds his father Edward IV as King of England. He is never crowned and disappears, presumed murder, Orbital calculations suggest that on this day, Pluto moved inside Neptune's orbit until July 23, 1503, Sistine Chapel to Our Lady of the Assumption in Vatican City is consecrated with a Mass by Pope Sixtus IV [some sources .
Who was born in 1483?
2 notable figures were born in 1483, including Babur is born, Raphael is born.
Who died in 1483?
1 notable figure passed away in 1483, including Edward IV dies.

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