# Edward V - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-v
Reign: April - June 1483
Born-Died: 1470 - c. 1483
Dynasty: House of York
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_V

Edward V inherited the crown at age twelve but was never crowned. He and his younger brother disappeared after being lodged in the Tower of London, and their uncle Richard III took the throne.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Edward IV](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-iv)
- Succeeded by: [Richard III](https://english-history.com/rulers/richard-iii)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1483 - [Richard III becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1483-richard-iii-becomes-king)