1471

1471

Centuries: 14th century - 15th century - 16th century

Table of contents

1 Events
2 Births
3 Deaths

Events

March - Edward IV returns to England to reclaim his throne.
April 14 - Battle of Barnet - Edward defeats the Lancastrian army under Warwick, who is killed.
May 4 - Battle of Tewkesbury - King Edward defeats a Lancastrian army under Queen Margaret and the Prince of Wales, who is killed. This practically destroys the Lancastrian cause.
May 20 - Henry VI of England is murdered in the Tower of London and Edward IV becomes King of England.
October 10 - Battle of Brunkeberg in Stockholm Sten Sture's forces with help of farmers and miners repels an attack by Danish king Christian I
Topa Inca takes Inca throne