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Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales
1471May, 4

Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales

Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales (b. 1453)
Edward of Westminster (13 October 1453 – 4 May 1471), also known as Edward of Lancaster, was the only son of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. He was killed aged seventeen at the Battle of Tewkesbury.

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Events on 1471

  • 4May

    Battle of Tewkesbury

    Wars of the Roses: The Battle of Tewkesbury: Edward IV defeats a Lancastrian Army and kills Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales.
  • 10Oct

    Battle of Brunkeberg

    Sten Sture the Elder, the Regent of Sweden, with the help of farmers and miners, repels an attack by King Christian I of Denmark.