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1483

Historical Events in 1483

Princes in the Tower

Apr 9 Edward V (aged 12) succeeds his father Edward IV as king of England. He is never crowned, and disappears presumed murdered, after incarceration in the Tower of London with his younger brother Richard (the "Princes in the Tower")

King of England Edward IV

King of England Edward V

Apr 30 Orbital calculations suggest that on this day, Pluto moved inside Neptune's orbit until July 23, 1503

Charles the Affable

May 14 Coronation of Charles VIII of France ("Charles the Affable")

King of France Charles VIII

Edward V Declared Illegitimate

Jun 25 The House of Lords and Commons declares King Edward V of England as illegitimate based on his parent's alleged bigamous marriage

King of England Edward V

King Richard III

Jun 26 Duke of Gloucester succeeds as King Richard III of England after Parliament declared Edward V illegitimate

King of England Richard III

King of England Edward V

Jul 6 Richard III is crowned King of England after deposing Edward V
Aug 9 Opening of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican
Sep 3 Utrecht surrenders to Habsburg army
Oct 13 Rabbi Issac Abarbanel starts his exegesis on Bible
Oct 17 Tomas de Torquemada appointed inquisitor-general of Spain

Medieval Popes