Siege of Coventry
Unable to fight the Earl at this time, Edward turned again towards London.
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Siege of London
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. The city, however, welcomed Edward warmly; Somerset had left the city, and the London populace preferred the young Yorkist king to Henry VI
Succession
Rewarded with the Earl of Warwicks lands by Edward IV
Warden
Appointed Warden of the West Marches
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