What Happened in June 1483

Historical Events

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 Richard III

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


Famous Deaths

  • Jun 13 William Hastings, English influential supporter of Edward VI, beheaded at the Tower of London by future Richard III (b. c. 1430) [1]
  • Jun 25 Anthony Woodville, 2nd Earl Rivers, English noble and writer (translated Dictes and Sayings of the Philosophers, possibly 1st book printed in English), beheaded on orders of future Richard III (b. c. 1440)