Battle of Tewkesbury
The Lancastrians knew they could retreat no further before Edward attacked their rear, and that they would be forced to give battle
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
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Edward IV Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Edward IV through 119 dated historical records for England.
Edward IV, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1471–1483Years on this page
1471
Battle of Tewkesbury
The Yorkists crush Margaret of Anjou whose son & heir, Prince Edward, is killed. The Yorkists capture Margaret of Anjou after the Battle of Tewkesbury. At Tewkesbury, the tired Lancastrians halted for the night.
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Death of Edward IV
Death of Henry VI, assassinated, Edward reclaims the throne
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Invasion of England
The most dangerous Lancastrian force however, was that commanded by the Bastard of Fauconberg. As anticipated, he had landed at Sandwich and rapidly recruited a force from among the pro-Neville Kentishmen. Together with exiled Lancastrians and freebooters from several countries, his army may have numbered 16,000 or even 17,000 in total
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Abdication
Edward IV is deposed
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Death of Edward IV
Henry VI dies in the Tower & Edward reclaims the throne
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Exile of Edward IV
Returns from Alkmar with the help of Charles of Burgundy to re-conquer his realm
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Exile of Edward IV
Escapes to Burgundy after the Earl of Warwick restores Henry VI
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Invasion of England
The Duke of Burgundy, Edward's brother-in-law, supplies a fleet & troops
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Restoration
Returns from Alkmar with the help of Charles of Burgundy to re-conquer his realm
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Siege of Coventry
Although Warwicks force had more men than Edward's army, the Earl refused the challenge. Edward sent Gloucester to entreat Clarence to return to the House of York, an offer that Clarence readily accepted. Reconciled, the royal brothers moved towards Coventry, and Clarence urged Warwicks surrender.
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Siege of Coventry
Infuriated with his son-in-laws treachery, Warwick refused to speak to Clarence. Unable to fight the Earl at this time, Edward turned again towards London
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Siege of Coventry
Reinforced by Montagu, Oxford, and Exeter a few days later, Warwick followed the Yorkists trail. He hoped that London, under Somersets control, would close its gates to Edward, allowing him to catch the Yorkist army in the open.
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Siege of Coventry
The city, however, welcomed Edward warmly; Somerset had left the city, and the London populace preferred the young Yorkist king to Henry V. Fighting off Exeters and Oxfords attacks, Edward IV besieged Warwick at Coventry, hoping to engage the Earl in battle.
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
1472
Death of Edward IV
Death of Edward IV
Role range: 1461-1470
1473
Birth of Edward IV
Birth of Edward IV, 2nd son the future Duke of York
Role range: 1461-1470
Invasion of England
Louis XI backs the Earl of Oxfords invasion of England
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
1474
Hanseatic League
Signs the Treaty of Utrecht with the Hanseatic League.
Role range: 1461-1470
Invasion of France
Restores Hanseatic trading priveliges in London so he can use their ships to invade
Role range: 1461-1470
Treaty of Utrecht
Signs the Treaty of Utrecht with the Hanseatic League.
Role range: 1461-1470
Invasion of France
Prepares to invade France to settle after Louis XIs support for the Yorkists
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
Invasion of England
The Earl of Oxford is forced to surrender to Edward IV
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Invasion of France
Prepares to invade France to settle after Louis XIs support for the Yorkists
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1461-1470
1475
Alliance Edward IV and English
The Duke of Burgundy fails to support the English & attacks Champagne
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Siege of St Quentin
Count St Pol closes the gates of St Quentin to the English
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Peace
Opens negotiations with Louis XI
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Invasion of France
Edwards Army leaves France for England
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
St Georges
First year of the construction of St George's Chapel in Windsor
Role range: 1461-1470
Invasion of France
Lands an expeditionary force of 1,200 men-at-arms & 11,000 archers in France
Role range: 1461-1470
1477
Death of Edward IV
Edwards ally, the Duke of Burgundy, dies without an heir, Louis XI claims his lands. Burgundys daughter Mary & stepmother Margaret of York turn to Edward for help
Role range: 1471-1483
1479
Birth of daughter
Birth of daughter, 6th daughter
Role range: 1471-1483
1480
Birth of Edward's 7th daughter
Birth of Edward's 7th daughter
Role range: 1471-1483
1482
Rule of Scotland
The Duke of Albany will marry Edward's daughter Cicely & pay homage for Scotland
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
Treaty of Fotheringay
The Duke of Albany will marry Edward's daughter Cicely & pay homage for Scotland
Role range: 1455-1485 – 1471-1483
1483
Death of Edward IV
Edward IV names Richard as the Protector for his son Edward V. Death of Edward IV, from a chill caught during a fishing trip
Role range: 1461-1470
Succession
Leaves the crown to his 12 yr old son Edward Prince of Wales & names Richard protector
Role range: 1461-1470
Succession
Leaves the crown to his 12 yr old son Edward. Appoints Richard of York as Protector because of his wifes unpopularity
Role range: 1471-1483
Burial
Buried at St George's Chapel Windsor
Role range: 1471-1483
Treaty of Arras
Burgundys daughter Margaret is pledged to the Dauphin
Role range: 1461-1470
Records, sources and methodology
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