What was happening in 1471?

In 1471, significant events included the culmination of the Wars of the Roses in England, particularly the Battle of Tewkesbury on May 4, where the Yorkists defeated the Lancastrians, leading to the death of the Lancastrian heir, Edward of Westminster. This battle solidified Edward IV's reign and marked a pivotal moment in the struggle for the English throne. Additionally, in this year, the city of Florence was under the influence of Lorenzo de' Medici, who was consolidating power and fostering the Renaissance in the region.