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Edward IV

Edward IV

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A king of England from 1461 to 1470 and from 1471 to 1483
  • proper noun
: Eduardo IV
  • Edward IV was restored to the throne after his victory at the Battle of Tewkesbury.

Examples

  • The reign of Edward IV marked a turning point in the Wars of the Roses.

  • King Edward IV ruled England during the Wars of the Roses.

  • Edward IV was restored to the throne after his victory at the Battle of Tewkesbury.

  • Many historians debate the political strategies employed by Edward IV during his time as king.

  • Edward IV was known for his military successes.

  • Many historians debate the political strategies employed by Edward IV during his time as king.

  • The reign of Edward IV marked a turning point in the Wars of the Roses.

Surface Forms

Edward IV main

Morphology

Edward + IV

The parts are partly informative: 'Edward' is a personal name and 'IV' is the Roman numeral for four, so a B1 learner who knows both can infer this refers to 'Edward the Fourth'. However, the specific information that this Edward was King of England (and the historical dates/events) is not derivable from the constituents, so the full encyclopedic meaning is not predictable from the parts alone.

Etymology

Edward IV is the name for the English king Edward who was 'the fourth king named Edward'. He first became king in 1461, lost the throne for a short time, and came back to the throne after winning the Battle of Tewkesbury, so Edward IV refers to that particular historical king.