# Edward IV - King of England

URL: https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-iv
Reign: 1461 - 1470; 1471 - 1483
Born-Died: 1442 - 1483
Dynasty: House of York
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_IV_of_England

Edward IV seized the throne for the Yorkist cause during the Wars of the Roses. After a brief exile and restoration of Henry VI, Edward returned in 1471 and ruled with increasing stability until his sudden death.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Henry VI](https://english-history.com/rulers/henry-vi)
- Succeeded by: [Edward V](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-v)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1461 - [Battle of Towton](https://english-history.com/timeline/1461-battle-of-towton)
- 1470 - [Henry VI is restored to the throne](https://english-history.com/timeline/1470-henry-vi-is-restored-to-the-throne)
- 1471 - [Battle of Barnet](https://english-history.com/timeline/1471-battle-of-barnet)
- 1471 - [Battle of Tewkesbury](https://english-history.com/timeline/1471-battle-of-tewkesbury)
- 1483 - [Richard III becomes king](https://english-history.com/timeline/1483-richard-iii-becomes-king)