King Edward IV (apr 11, 1471 – apr 8, 1483)
Description:
Leader of the Yorkists during the Wars of the Roses. He won the throne from the Lancastrians, however, he secretly married Elizabeth Woodward, who was both a Lancastrian and a commoner, as well as a widow and a mother, all of which were controversial. This led to a new uprising against him by the Lancastrians, and his temporary deposition and then reinstation as king. Died suddenly at age 40.Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 11, 1471
apr 8, 1483
~ 12 years