Edward IV
First Yorkist king who seized the throne from Henry VI in 1461 and, after a brief interruption, ruled England with considerable success until his early death. Tall, handsome, and personally courageous in battle, he restored royal finances and brought a period of relative stability after decades of civil war. His sudden death at 40 left his young sons vulnerable to their uncle Richard of Gloucester.
- Lived: 1442 CE – 1483 CE
- Nationality: english
- Roles: king, head_of_state
