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May 14, 2024 · His reign, marked by notable battles like Towton and Tewkesbury, brought periods of peace and economic stability to England. However, his rule was not without its challenges. Internal rebellions...
Only four months later, the brave young Earl was crowned King Edward IV. Sign up to British Heritage Travel's daily newsletter here! * Originally published in Sep 1998.
May 10, 2024 · A series of historical fragments, proclamations, letters, and other contemporary documents relating to the reign of King Edward the Fourth ; with notes and illustrations, and a copious index. Edward IV: A Source Book by Keith Dockray
Edward IV had lost one of his gains from 1475 and it became immediately obvious that he would also lose the other. The instalment of his pension due in Michaelmas 1482 was never paid. Edward was predictably furious, and, according to the Crowland Chronicler, intent on revenge.
The parliament was initially summoned by writs of 23 May 1461 to meet at Westminster on 6 July. Edward IV had taken the throne on 4 March, but it had been his decisive victory at Towton on Palm Sunday (29 March) that consolidated his position. Edward remained in the north in the aftermath of the battle and did not return to London until 12 June.
May 19, 2024 · Edward IV was a strong, powerful king with a military acumen to match. He ruled for a time during England's 15th Century civil war the Wars of the Roses. Edward was born on April 22, 1442, at Rouen, France.
May 5, 2024 · "Edward IV , king of England" published on by Oxford University Press. Son of the rich magnate *Richard, duke of York, a descendant of *Edward III, who led the revolt
