Edward V of England vs Petru Rares

Edward V became king of England at age 12 after the death of his father, Edward IV. His reign was brief and dominated by his uncle Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who acted as Lord Protector.

Edward V was declared illegitimate by Parliament under the Titulus Regius, and his uncle Richard was crowned as Richard III. Edward and his brother Richard were placed in the Tower of London, where they disappeared.

Edward V and his brother Richard, Duke of York, vanished from the Tower of London after being declared illegitimate. Their fate remains unknown, but they are widely believed to have been murdered, likely on orders of Richard III.

Petru Rares ascended to the throne of Moldavia as the illegitimate son of Stephen the Great. His rule was initially recognized by the Ottoman Empire, but he later pursued an independent policy, leading to conflicts with both the Ottomans and Poland.

Petru Rares was a notable patron of the arts, commissioning the construction and decoration of several churches and monasteries in Moldavia. He continued the tradition of his father, Stephen the Great, in supporting the Moldavian Orthodox Church and its architecture.

Petru Rares defeated the Polish army at the Battle of Obertyn, securing control over the Pokuttya region. The victory was a major military success, but it did not lead to lasting territorial gains as Poland later regained the area.

Petru Rares was deposed by the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent after refusing to comply with Ottoman demands. He fled to Transylvania, and the Ottomans installed a more loyal ruler,

Petru Rares regained the Moldavian throne with the help of the Ottoman Empire, after pledging loyalty and increased tribute. He ruled for another five years, but his power was significantly reduced, and he remained an Ottoman vassal.