Edward IV

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Baronet
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
Battle of Barnet
Battle of Towton
gptkbp:born April 28, 1442
gptkbp:burialPlace gptkb:St._George's_Chapel,_Windsor_Castle
gptkbp:children gptkb:Mary_of_York
gptkb:Cecily_of_York
gptkb:Edward_V_of_England
gptkb:Elizabeth_of_York
gptkb:Richard_of_Shrewsbury,_Duke_of_York
gptkb:Anne_of_York
gptkb:Bridget_of_York
gptkbp:co-ruler gptkb:Richard_III_of_England
gptkbp:died April 9, 1483
gptkbp:father gptkb:Richard_Plantagenet,_3rd_Duke_of_York
gptkbp:hasAlumni March 4, 1461
gptkbp:house gptkb:House_of_York
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Edward IV
gptkbp:knownFor Restoration of the monarchy
Cultural patronage
Military reforms
Political marriages
Support for the arts and education
Strengthening the royal authority
Promotion of trade and commerce
Crisis of succession after his death
Influence on the arts
Influence on future monarchs
Establishment of the Order of the Garter
Promotion of chivalry
Support for the Church
Impact on the Wars of the Roses
Crisis management during his reign
Influence on the Tudor dynasty
Establishment of a strong navy
Establishment of a strong monarchy
Promotion of law and order
Rebuilding the royal finances
Wealth accumulation through taxation
Diplomatic_relations_with_France
Influence_on_English_history
Military_campaigns_in_Scotland
Establishing_the_Yorkist_dynasty
Role_in_the_development_of_English_governance
Conflict_with_the_Lancastrians
Establishing_peace_in_England
Legacy_of_the_Yorkist_rule
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Cecily_Neville
gptkbp:nickname The Father of the People
gptkbp:politicalPosition Marriage_to_Elizabeth_Woodville
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Henry_VI_of_England
gptkbp:reign 1461-1483
June 28, 1461
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elizabeth_Woodville
gptkbp:succeededBy gptkb:Edward_V
gptkbp:supportedBy The_Woodville_Family