Deaths on May 4

Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales

Died on May 4, 1471

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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Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales

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Events on 1471

14 Apr

Battle of Barnet
In England, the Yorkists under Edward IV defeat the Lancastrians under the Earl of Warwick at the Battle of Barnet; the Earl is killed and Edward IV resumes the throne.
4 May

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.
10 Oct

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.

Deaths on May 4

Edward of Westminster, Prince of Wales

Died on May 4, 1471

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Events on 1471

Battle of Barnet

Battle of Tewkesbury

Battle of Brunkeberg