When is Edward IV of England's birthday?

Edward IV of England's birthday is April 28. He was born on April 28, 1442 in Rouen, France.

How old was Edward IV of England when he died?

Edward IV of England died on April 9, 1483, aged 40.

Who shares a birthday with Edward IV of England?

Famous people who share Edward IV of England's April 28 birthday include Saddam Hussein, James Monroe, Penélope Cruz, Jessica Alba and Kurt Gödel.

Royalty · 1442–1483

Edward IV of England — Age, Birthday & Biography

Born: 28 April 1442 · Died: 9 April 1483 · Age: 40

King of England during the Wars of the Roses

Did you know?He was unusually tall for his time, standing at roughly six feet four inches, making him the tallest monarch in English history.

Quick facts

Date of birth28 April 1442
Date of death9 April 1483
Age at death40
NationalityEnglish
BirthplaceRouen, France
Occupationmonarch

Editor's Take:

Edward IV was the most successful soldier among the kings of the Wars of the Roses. He won the crown in his teens and fought his way back to it after being driven out. His secret marriage to a widow angered his chief ally, the Earl of Warwick. His later reign was stable and prosperous. His sudden death left a young heir, and the crown soon passed to his brother Richard.

Key Milestones

1461: Becomes king after the Battle of Towton
1471: Regains the throne at Barnet and Tewkesbury
1475: Makes peace with France at Picquigny

Edward IV (28 April 1442 – 9 April 1483) was King of England from 4 March 1461 to 3 October 1470, then again from 11 April 1471 until he died in 1483.

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Edward IV: The Yorkist Warrior King

English king, born 1442

Edward IV of England was born in Rouen on 28 April 1442.

He seized the throne from Henry VI in 1461.

He won the bloody Battle of Towton the same year.

His sons became the Princes in the Tower.

Career highlights

1461Towton: crowned after victory
1464Marriage: secretly weds Elizabeth Woodville
1470Exile: flees to Burgundy
1471Return: wins at Barnet and Tewkesbury
1483Death: dies suddenly

Did you know?He was over six feet tall and among the tallest English kings.

Age at death: 40
Years since death: 543

Family

Father: Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York
Mother: Cecily Neville, Duchess of York
Spouses: Eleanor Talbot, Elizabeth Woodville
Children: Anne of York, Arthur Plantagenet, 1st Viscount Lisle, Bridget of York, Catherine of York, Cecily of York, Edward V of England, Edward de Wigmore, Elizabeth Plantagenet, Elizabeth of York, George Plantagenet, 1st Duke of Bedford, Grace Plantagenet, Margaret of York

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When is Edward IV of England's birthday?: Edward IV of England's birthday is April 28. He was born on April 28, 1442 in Rouen, France.
How old was Edward IV of England when he died?: Edward IV of England died on April 9, 1483, aged 40.
Who shares a birthday with Edward IV of England?: Famous people who share Edward IV of England's April 28 birthday include Saddam Hussein, James Monroe, Penélope Cruz, Jessica Alba and Kurt Gödel.

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