Edward of March

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Edward,_Earl_of_March
gptkb:Earl
gptkbp:born April 28, 1442
gptkbp:burial_place 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_York
gptkb:Anne_of_York
gptkbp:died April 9, 1483
gptkbp:era gptkb:Wars_of_the_Roses
gptkbp:father gptkb:Richard_Plantagenet,_3rd_Duke_of_York
gptkbp:finale_date June 28, 1461
gptkbp:full_name gptkb:Edward_IV_of_England
gptkbp:house gptkb:Borough
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Edward of March
gptkbp:known_for Patronage of the arts
Political alliances through marriage
Strengthening the monarchy
Support of the Church of England
Promotion of trade and commerce
Diplomatic relations with France
Promotion of chivalric values
Legacy in English history
Reforming the legal system
Influence on the Tudor dynasty
Establishing a strong royal court
Cultural impact on English history
Establishing the royal court at Westminster
Influence on English fashion
Military victories against Lancastrians
gptkbp:mother gptkb:Cecily_Neville
gptkbp:nickname The Father of the Royal Family
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Tewkesbury
gptkb:Battle_of_Barnet
gptkb:Battle_of_Towton
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Henry_VI_of_England
gptkbp:reign_end April 9, 1483
gptkbp:reign_start March 4, 1461
gptkbp:significant_event Death and succession crisis
Marriage to Elizabeth Woodville
Restoration to the throne in 1471
Establishment of the Yorkist dynasty
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Elizabeth_Woodville
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Edward_V_of_England
gptkbp:title gptkb:Duke
gptkb:Politician