Edward IV

⚔️ Edward IV of England: The Warrior King of York - Born: 28 April 1442, Rouen, Normandy - Died: 9 April 1483, Westminster, aged 40 - Dynasty: House of York - Parents: Richard, Duke of York & Cecily Neville - Spouse: Elizabeth Woodville (m. 1464) - Children: Included Edward V and Richard, Duke of York (the Princes in the Tower) 👑 Reign and Legacy - Reigns: Twice King of England — first from 1461–1470, then restored from 1471–1483 - Wars of the Roses: A central figure in this dynastic conflict between York and Lancaster - Rise to Power: Claimed the throne after defeating Henry VI, asserting Yorkist dominance - Fall and Return: Briefly ousted in 1470, but reclaimed the crown after triumph at the Battle of Tewkesbury in 1471 🏛️ Rule and Character - Strengths: Charismatic, militarily adept, and politically shrewd - Achievements: Restored royal authority, improved finances, and fostered economic revival - Challenges: His sudden death left a power vacuum, leading to the tragic fate of his sons and the rise of the Tudors