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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • King of England (1461–1470 and 1471–1483) who was crowned after leading the Yorkists to victory in the Wars of the Roses. In 1470 he was dethroned in a rebellion but won back the crown in a battle at Tewkesbury (1471).

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  • noun King of England from 1461 to 1470 and from 1471 to 1483; was dethroned in 1470 but regained the throne in 1471 by his victory at the battle of Tewkesbury (1442-1483)

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Examples

  • When he goes up against Andrew Long as Edward IV or Maureen Anderman as the Duchess of York, you hear at once what's missing.

    You Hear the One About the Hunchback? Terry Teachout 2011

  • One section will focus on a monarch who should be better known – Edward IV, who ruled between 1471-83 and who succeeded in reviving the fortunes and finances of England.

    British Library digs out decorative paintings to brighten up dark ages 2011

  • On the other hand, I found this made the book seem rather slow for the first 200 pages or so, until Edward IV dies and the pace steps up a gear.

    Archive 2010-02-01 Carla 2010

  • I liked seeing two points of view, particularly as Harry is closely involved in the action after the death of Edward IV and so is an actor in events that Kate would have had to be told about at second hand.

    The Stolen Crown, by Susan Higginbotham. Book review Carla 2010

  • When six-year-old Kate Woodville witnesses her elder sister Elizabeth secretly marrying Edward IV, King of England, she knows her life will never be the same again.

    The Stolen Crown, by Susan Higginbotham. Book review Carla 2010

  • I liked seeing two points of view, particularly as Harry is closely involved in the action after the death of Edward IV and so is an actor in events that Kate would have had to be told about at second hand.

    The battle of Arfderydd or Arthuret Carla 2010

  • I liked seeing two points of view, particularly as Harry is closely involved in the action after the death of Edward IV and so is an actor in events that Kate would have had to be told about at second hand.

    Archive 2010-02-01 Carla 2010

  • On the other hand, I found this made the book seem rather slow for the first 200 pages or so, until Edward IV dies and the pace steps up a gear.

    The battle of Arfderydd or Arthuret Carla 2010

  • Bening's Shakespeare résumé includes a turn as Queen Elizabeth, wife of Edward IV, in the 1995 film "Richard III."

    Shakespeare Theatre Company selects Annette Bening for Will Award 2010

  • Then in 1483 King Edward IV dies unexpectedly, and as Richard claims the throne for himself in place of his two young nephews, Harry suddenly finds himself at the very centre of power.

    The Stolen Crown, by Susan Higginbotham. Book review Carla 2010

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