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Edward IV (1442-1483) was king of England from 1461 to 1470 and again from 1471 until his death, and the first monarch of the Yorkist branch of the Plantagenet dynasty. He gained the crown during the Wars of the Roses after victories over Lancastrian forces, but was briefly deposed when the Earl of Warwick restored Henry VI. Edward returned, defeated his opponents at Barnet and Tewkesbury, and reestablished Yorkist rule.
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When did Edward IV rule England?
Edward IV ruled from 1461 to 1470 and again from 1471 until his death in 1483. He was the first king of the Yorkist branch of the Plantagenet dynasty.
How did Edward IV become king?
He gained the crown during the Wars of the Roses after Yorkist victories over Lancastrian forces. His reign was interrupted in 1470, when Henry VI was briefly restored.
What happened to Edward IV in 1470?
Edward IV was temporarily deposed in 1470 during the Lancastrian restoration. He returned to power in 1471 after defeating the forces supporting Henry VI.
Which royal dynasty did Edward IV belong to?
Edward IV belonged to the Yorkist branch of the Plantagenets. His claim was central to the Yorkist side of the Wars of the Roses.
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