Who was Edward Plantagenet?

Edward Plantagenet (1470–1483) was born in Westminster, London, England and died in Tower of London, London, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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Edward V Plantagenet 1470–1483

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 4 Nov 1470 · Westminster, London, England

Died 22 Jan 1483 · Tower of London, London, England

Father Edward Iv Plantagenet

Mother Elizabeth Wydeville

Siblings Anne Plantagenet, Elizabeth Tudor, Queen Consort Of England Princess Elizabeth Of York Plantagenet

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Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Iv Plantagenet

Elizabeth Wydeville

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1470, Edward V Plantagenet entered the world in Westminster, London, England, born to edward iv plantagenet and elizabeth wydeville. Edward V Plantagenet passed away in 1483 in Tower of London, London, England.

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Birth of Edward V Plantagenet in Westminster, London, England

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1483

Death of Edward V Plantagenet in Tower of London, London, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, , England (1341) to Westminster, Middlesex, , England (1470) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edward Plantagenet (1470–1483) was born in Westminster, London, England and died in Tower of London, London, England. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.