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Events on Monday 4 March 1461 1
1461Edward IV proclaimed King of EnglandYorkist claimant deposes Henry VIEdward, Earl of March, was proclaimed king in London after Lancastrian forces failed to capitalise on their victory at St Albans. His claim rested on descent from Edward III through both his parents, overriding Henry VI's Lancastrian line. He was crowned the following June after securing his position at the Battle of Towton.