Who was Edward IV?
Q: Who was Edward IV?
A: Edward IV was the King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470, and from 11 April 1471 until his death in 1483. He was a main figure in the Wars of the Roses.
Q: What were the Wars of the Roses?
A: The Wars of the Roses were a series of civil wars in England fought between the Yorkist and Lancastrian groups between 1455 and 1487.
Q: How did Edward become leader of House of York?
A: Edward became leader of House of York when his father, Richard, Duke of York died at Battle of Wakefield in December 1460.
Q: What led to conflict with his chief advisor Richard Neville?
A: Conflict arose between Edward and his chief advisor Richard Neville when he married Elizabeth Woodville as Neville wanted him to marry a princess from another country.
Q: Who led a revolt against Edward in 1470?
A: In 1470, a revolt was led by Warwick and Edwards brother George, Duke Duke Clarence which briefly re-installed Henry VI as king.
Q: Where did Edward flee after this revolt?
A: After this revolt, Edward fled to Flanders where he gathered support before invading England again in March 1471.
Q: Who succeeded him after his death in April 1983?
A: After Edwards death in April 1983, he was succeeded by his son Edward V but soon after this, Edwards brother Richard III took over the throne.
