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Edward V of England
Edward V (2 November – ) was the King of England from 9 April until he was removed two months later, on 25 June
He was believed to have been murdered in , possibly in August or September.
Early life
[change | change source]Edward was born at Westminster while his father, King Edward IV of England, was in exile in Burgundy.
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The King, Henry VI, said his mother and his sisters would be safe if they stayed at the abbey.[3] When Edward IV came back and took over the throne again, Edward became his heir and was given the title "Prince of Wales".
Edward IV thought it would be right for the Prince of Wales to rule Wales, so he sent little Prince Edward to live in Ludlow Castle, where the Council of Wales met.[4] The prince was helped by his uncle, Anthony Woodville, Earl Rivers, and began to learn how to be a ruler.
His mother, Queen Elizabeth, was often with him, and his father, the king, also visited.
The prince spent most of his tim