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Who was on the English throne in 1469?
Edward IV was King of England in 1469.
Why did Richard III take away the throne from Edward V?
Richard III took the throne from Edward V primarily due to political maneuvering and his desire for power. After the death of Edward IV, Richard, who was the brother of Edward IV, claimed that Edward IV's marriage was invalid, thus delegitimizing Edward V's claim to the throne. This allowed Richard to position himself as the protector of the realm and ultimately usurp the crown for himself in 1483, leading to his controversial reign.
Who was Edward IV?
He was one of the kings who ruled England. He was reigned the throne from 1461-1470 then took the throne again in 1471-1483
Who was Edward II?
He was Edward the firsts sonEdward the II was the King of England.He was married to Charles IV's sister, Isabella Of France.He battles Charles Iv over the throne of France.
Philip of Valois and both claimed the right to the French throne after the death of Philip IV's last son?
Edward III
Is it true Philip of Valois and Edward III both claimed right to the Spanish throne after the death of Philip IV's last son?
Yes, both Philip of Valois and Edward III claimed the right to the Spanish throne through their descent from Philip IV of France. Philip of Valois claimed the throne through his mother, Isabella, while Edward III claimed it through his mother, Isabella, who was the sister of the last son of Philip IV. This conflict eventually led to the beginning of the Hundred Years' War.
Why did Edward vi choose Lady Jane Grey?
Edward IV who was coming close to his death had chosen Lady Jane Grey as queen, because people were desperate to prevent edward's half-sister Mary from becoming queen. people had persuaded edward to declare Mary aswell as his other half-sister Elizabeth illigitement to the throne. So Edward IV had chosen Lady Jane Grey next in line to the throne.
Who was the last Lancastrian king of England?
Henry VI was the last Lancastrian English king. He was the son of Henry V and came to the throne at the age of 9 months in 1422. He was deposed by Edward IV in 1461 and briefly was restored to the throne in 1470-1471 during the Wars of the Roses. He was then deposed again by Edward IV and died 'of melancholy' in captivity in 1471.
How many times did Edward IV get marred?
Strictly speaking, Edward IV was only married once, to Elizabeth Woodville. However, after his death, the Titulus Regius was passed decreeing that Edward had been precontracted to marry Lady Eleanor Butler, thereby rendering his children by Elizabeth Woodville illegitimate. It may be argued that the purpose of the Titulus Regius was to justify the accession of Edward IV's brother, Richard III, to the throne.
What is the story of the princes in the tower?
Edward IV died and the throne to his son Edward V. Until Edward could take the throne however, Edward IV declared that his brother Richard should watch over Edward V and his brother the Duke of York. Richard, however wanted to be King and declared Edward and his brother illegitimate and declared himself King. Afterwards he sent the two Princes to the Tower and they were never seen again. It is believed that the Princes were smothered to death. In the 1600s, a box was found with the bones of two small children which are believed to be the Princes.
Who reign before william IV?
King George IV was on the throne before King William IV.
Was a huguenot when he inherited the throne?
Henry IV
