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Hastings Execution and Coup in the Council Chamber 1483

1483
Greater London, England
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
Greater London, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Forces
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Hastings and council members
VS
Victor
Not recorded in historical accounts
Forces
Richard's armed men entering the council chamber
Outcome
Hastings executed without trial; Stanley and Morton arrested; Yorkist support for Edward V effectively ended; Richard III crowned within weeks
The Battle

History & Significance

On 13 June 1483 Richard III struck against Lord Hastings, Edward IV's Lord Chamberlain and key supporter, in the Council Chamber of the Tower. Accusing him of treason without trial Richard had Hastings summarily executed on Tower Green. The coup neutralised the last significant Yorkist supporter of Edward V and cleared the way for Richard's seizure of the throne.

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