Birth of Edward IV
Birth of Edward IV, sanctuary in Westminster to Elizabeth Woodville & Edward IV
Role range: 1483-1483
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Edward V Biography and Timeline
Follow Edward V through 9 dated historical records for England.
Edward V, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
9Distinct records
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1470–1483Years on this page
1470
1483
Coronation
Holds the title until July but is never crowned
Role range: 1483-1483
Succession
Succeeds as King of England. Holds the title until July but is never crowned. Edward IV had appointed Richard of Gloucester as his Protector
Role range: 1483-1483
Coronation
Richard III enters London with Edward V for his coronation
Role range: 1483-1483
Marriage
Gloucester announces Edward had a contract with Lady Butler, his sons are illegitimate
Role range: 1483-1483
Abdication
The Bishop of Bath claims Edward V is illegitimate. The Bishop of Bath claims Edward IVs marriage to Elizabeth Woodville is invalid
Role range: 1483-1483
Abdication
Parliament deposes Edward V
Role range: 1483-1483
Arrest of Edward V
Taken to London after his fathers death by Richard of Gloucester. Edward is kept for the rest of his life in the Tower of London
Role range: 1483-1483
Assassination of Edward V
The " Princes in the Tower" are killed by Richard III
Role range: 1483-1483
Records, sources and methodology
These dates and descriptions come from the historical_events database. Exact duplicate records have been collapsed. Names are grouped by the country, Name 2 and Name 1 fields; records with missing Name 2 cannot be reliably assigned to an individual biography. Check the underlying sources before formal citation.