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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 IV was crowned as King Edward IV in London on June 28. -
May 29, 1461
Battle of Towton
Edward defeats the Lancastrians -
May 4, 1464
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.
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Apr 14, 1471
Battle of Barnet
It was a decisive battle of the War of the Two Roses. -
May 4, 1471
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
Edward invaded France with a large army to support his Burgundian allies against France. -
Aug 29, 1475
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.
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Apr 9, 1483
King Edward IV dies
Edward died in the palace of Westminster. He was succeeded by his son, Edward V.