Edward IV: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Earl of March |
|---|---|
| Born | April 28, 1442 • Rouen • France |
| Died | April 9, 1483 (aged 40) • England |
| Title / Office | king (1471-1483), England • king (1461-1470), England |
| Political Affiliation | house of York |
| House / Dynasty | house of Plantagenet • house of York |
| Notable Family Members | spouse Elizabeth Woodville • father Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York • father Richard, 3rd Duke of York • son Edward V • brother George Plantagenet, Duke of Clarence • brother Richard III |
| Role In | Battle of Barnet • Battle of Tewkesbury • Battle of Towton • Wars of the Roses |
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