Edward inherited the Yorkist claim to the throne at the age of eighteen when his father, Richard, Duke of York, was killed at the Battle of Wakefield in December 1460. After defeating …

Dec 19, 2025 · Edward IV (born April 28, 1442, Rouen, France—died April 9, 1483, Westminster, England) was the king of England from 1461 until October 1470 and again from April 1471 …

Apr 1, 2018 · Having realised his mistake and rejoined his older brothers Edward and Richard (Edward’s eventual successor) to defeat the Lancastrians at Barnet, he was nevertheless tried …

Edward collected illuminated manuscripts - his collection survives in the British Library and is the only intact medieval royal collection - and patronised the new invention of printing. Edward …

Feb 6, 2020 · Edward IV of England ruled as king from 1461 to 1470 CE and again from 1471 to 1483 CE. The Hundred Years' War (1337 to 1453 CE) had been lost by Edward's …

With the Lancastrian king, Henry VI, overthrown, Edward was crowned Edward IV. Warwick believed he could continue to control the new king. He was keen to negotiate a foreign …

Discover King Edward IV, who ruled England in two reigns from 1461-1470 and 1471-1483. Learn about his role in the Wars of the Roses and his impact on medieval English history.

Apr 9, 2019 · Who was Edward IV? What role did he play in the Wars of the Roses? BBC History Magazine reveals everything you need to know about the first Yorkist King of England...

Key facts about King Edward IV who was born April 28, 1442, reigned (1461 - 1483) including biography, historical timeline and links to the British royal family tree.

Edward IV (28 April 1442 — 9 April 1483) was the King of England from 1461 until he was deposed in 1470 and again from 1471, when he was restored to the throne, to his death.