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WHAT DOES EDWARD IV MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Edward IV

Edward IV of England

Edward IV was King of England from 4 March 1461 until 3 October 1470, and again from 11 April 1471 until his death in 1483. He was the first Yorkist King of England. The first half of his rule was marred by the violence associated with the Wars of the Roses, but he overcame the Lancastrian challenge to the throne at Tewkesbury in 1471 to reign in peace until his sudden death. Before becoming king he was 4th Duke of York, 7th Earl of March, 5th Earl of Cambridge and 9th Earl of Ulster. He was also the 65th Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece.

Definition of Edward IV in the English dictionary

The definition of Edward IV in the dictionary is 1442–83, king of England ; son of Richard, duke of York. He defeated Henry VI in the Wars of the Roses and became king. In 1470 Henry was restored to the throne, but Edward recovered the crown by his victory at Tewkesbury.

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爱德华四世
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Eduardo IV
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Edward IV
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एडवर्ड चतुर्थ
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إدوارد الرابع
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Эдуард IV
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Edward IV
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এডওয়ার্ড চতুর্থ
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Edouard IV
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Edward IV
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Edward IV
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エドワードIV
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에드워드 IV
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Edward IV
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Edward IV
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எட்வர்ட் IV
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एडवर्ड IV
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Edward IV
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Edoardo IV
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Edward IV
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Едуард IV
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Edward IV
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Edward IV
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Edward IV
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Edvard IV
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Edward IV
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EDWARD IV»

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Edward IV
Reassesses the character, reign, and accomplishments of Edward IV, paying special attention to the relationship between the king and the nobility and Edward's struggles to retain the throne
Charles Derek Ross, 1974
2
Edward IV: A Source Book
Edward IV (1461-83), so often overshadowed by his younger brother and eventual successor Richard III is a controversial figure in his own right.
Keith Dockray, 1999
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Edward IV and the Wars of the Roses
But, as David Santiuste shows in this perceptive and highly readable new study, Edward was a formidable military leader whose strengths and subtlety have not been fully recognized.This reassessment of Edward's military role, and of the Wars ...
David Santiuste, 2011
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Original letters, written during the reigns of Henry VI., ...
1 Cecily, Duchess of York, widow of Richard Plantagenet, Duke of York, and mother of Edward IV. She died in aa advanced age, at her Castle of Berkhamstead, in May 1495, and was buried near her Husband, in the Choir of the Collegiate ...
John Fenn, William Frere, 1789
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Arthurian Myths and Alchemy: The Kingship of Edward IV
This is a controversial study of the life of one of the most charismatic and neglected late medieval kings. It reveals that Edward was just as complicated as his younger brother Richard III.
Jonathan Hughes, 2002
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Original letters, written during the reigns of Henry vi., ...
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John Fenn (sir), 1787
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Edward IV
A central personality in both historical study and literary fame, Edward IV is as fascinating a character now as he was for William Shakespeare.
Hannes Kleineke, 2009
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The Rise and Decline of the Medici Bank: 1397-1494
Calendar of the Patent Rolls, Edward IV and Henry VI, II, 239. The mention of an establishment composed of three clerks and four servants would suggest that his firm was important. 73. Calendar of the Patent Rolls, Edward IV, Edward V, ...
‎1999
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The Unfortunate Concubine, Or, History of Jane Shore, ...
*U«VM« «*Uffll INMUY THE BrCOlST OF 6Vt«T it.fitH WENOELl 1918 THE HISTORY STASJa SHE (OB Mo Mrs. Jane Shoue, the wife of Mr. Matthew Shore, (some time a goldsmith residing in Lombard-street,) was concubine to Edward IV.
‎1821
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The Sunne In Splendour: A Novel of Richard III
The classic, magnificent bestselling novel about Richard III, now in a special thirtieth anniversary edition with a new preface by the author In this triumphant combination of scholarship and storytelling, Sharon Kay Penman redeems Richard ...
Sharon Kay Penman, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EDWARD IV»

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Medieval Skeleton Speaks of Towton Bloodshed
It put on the throne of England Edward, duke of March, as Edward IV. This York line ended with the death of Richard III in 1485 at the Battle of ... «New Historian, Jul 15»
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The Monarchs: Richard III (1483-1485) - The King in the Car Park
In 1461 his older brother Edward was crowned King Edward IV following the Lancastrian's defeat at the Battle of Towton. Aged just nine years ... «Anglotopia.net, Jul 15»
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Sully U3A members visit Tretower Court and Castle
Sir Roger was executed at Chepstow in 1471 for supporting Edward IV in the Wars of the Roses but the property remained in the Vaughan ... «Penarth Times, Jul 15»
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Battered soldier's body tells bloody tale of the Wars of the Roses
Although as Edward IV he endured many subsequent perils and was temporarily dethroned between 1470 and 1471, the Battle of Towton ... «Culture24, Jul 15»
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Rufus Hound joins Wars Of The Roses
Playing from 16 September to 31 October, the trio of productions – Henry VI, Edward IV and Richard III – examines the essence of human ... «Official London Theatre, Jul 15»
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Forgotten History of Northamptonshire: Battle of Northampton
It was also the first battle for Edward, Earl of March and within a year, would be proclaimed King Edward IV. In October 1459, the Yorkists were ... «Northampton Herald and Post, Jul 15»
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Robert Sheehan returns to theatre in Shakespeare revamp
... story runs through all three of the plays, alongside Sheehan and Norwegian actor Kåre Conradi as Richard III and Edward IV respectively. «Herald.ie, Jul 15»
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Now is the summer of our content
King Edward IV of the House of York sits on the throne unaware that his brother, Richard of Gloucester, has a Machiavellian passion to take the ... «Moorpark Acorn, Jul 15»
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'Game of Thrones' Cast: Lena Headey Talks About Cersei's Walk of …
Cersei's Walk of Shame was actually inspired by a true-to-life event - King Edward IV's mistress Jane Shore was actually punished in a similar ... «Christianity Daily, Jul 15»
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'Richard III' concludes Shakespeare festival
King Edward IV of the House of York sits on the throne unaware that his brother, Richard of Gloucester, has a Machiavellian passion to take the ... «California Lutheran University, Jun 15»

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