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Edward IV: Yorkist King and the Readeption of Henry VI — Fexingo History
May 9, 2026 ·
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Edward IV: Yorkist King and the Readeption of Henry VI — Fexingo History
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Episode 34 of The History of England continues the Wars of the Roses saga, focusing on the dramatic reign of Edward IV. After his father Richard of York's death at...
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Episode 34 of The History of England continues the Wars of the Roses saga, focusing on the dramatic reign of Edward IV. After his father Richard of York's death at Wakefield, Edward seized the throne, only to lose it in a rebellion led by his former ally Richard Neville, the Earl of Warwick—the Kingmaker. Warwick's defection to the Lancastrian cause restored Henry VI to power in 1470, a period known as the Readeption. But Edward fought back, returning from exile in Burgundy to win decisive victories at Barnet and Tewkesbury. This episode explores Warwick's motivations, the shifting allegiances of the nobility, the role of Queen Margaret of Anjou, and the brutal end of the Lancastrian male line. We also discuss the execution of Prince Edward of Westminster and the mysterious death of Henry VI in the Tower. Discover how Edward IV's triumph paved the way for the eventual rise of the Tudors.
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#EdwardIV #WarwickTheKingmaker #WarsOfTheRoses #Readeption #BattleOfBarnet #BattleOfTewkesbury #HouseOfYork #HouseOfLancaster #HenryVI #MargaretOfAnjou #PrinceEdwardOfWestminster #MedievalEngland #15thCentury #TowerOfLondon #Yorkist #Lancastrian #History #FexingoHistory #EnglandHistory #BritishEmpire
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