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Protector

England · House / House of York. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1483Date range
1Named people
1Places

Chronological records

1483

Richard III9 April 1483

London · House / House of York

Appointed Protector over the 12 year old Edward V by the late Edward IV

Richard III25 June 1483

London · House / House of York

The Lords & Commons assemble in Parliament & ratify the Protectorate

Names involved

Richard III

Provenance

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