2-648-638 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

'Murder of Prince Edward at Tewkesbury', 4 May 1471, (c1880). Edward of Westminster (13 October 1453 - 4 May 1471) known as Edward of Lancaster, was the only son of King Henry VI of England and Margaret of Anjou. He was killed at the Battle of Tewkesbury, on 4 May 1471, one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. Forces loyal to the House of Lancaster were completely defeated by those of the rival House of York. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. I, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]