King edward iv

Edward IV

  • Apr 28, 1442

    The birth of Edward IV

    Edward IV was born to Richard of York and Cecily Neville at Rouen, France.
  • Mar 4, 1461

    Edward becomes a king

    Edward becomes a king
    Edward IV was crowned as King Edward IV in London on June 28.
  • May 29, 1461

    Battle of Towton

    Battle of Towton
    Edward defeats the Lancastrians
  • May 4, 1464

    Edward marries Elizabeth Woodville

    Edward marries Elizabeth Woodville
    They have three children: Elizabeth of York (1466-1503),Edward V (1470- c. 1483) and Richard, Duke of York (1473 - c. 1483)
  • Oct 2, 1470

    Edward fled to Burgundy.

  • Apr 14, 1471

    Battle of Barnet

    Battle of Barnet
    It was a decisive battle of the War of the Two Roses.
  • May 4, 1471

    Battle of Tewkesbury

    Battle of Tewkesbury
    King Edward IV wins a decisive victory and the male Lancastrian line is virtually destroyed.
  • Jul 4, 1475

    The Prince invaded France

    The Prince invaded France
    Edward invaded France with a large army to support his Burgundian allies against France.
  • Aug 29, 1475

    Treaty of Picquigny

    Treaty of Picquigny
    Edward decided to negotiate a peace with France. This was a seven-year peace treaty between Louis XI and Edward IV that agreed that Louis would pay an annual sum of money to keep the English away from France. Louis also agreed to pay a ransom to free Margaret from Anjou.
  • Feb 18, 1478

    George Duke of Clarence, tried for treason and executed.

    George Duke of Clarence, tried for treason and executed.
  • Apr 9, 1483

    King Edward IV dies

    King Edward IV dies
    Edward died in the palace of Westminster. He was succeeded by his son, Edward V.