The Death of Edward IV

Henry VI came to the throne through the line of John of Gaunt, who was Duke of Lancaster. Henry lost most of France over the course of his reign and also ended up losing his kingship in England as well. And then he was debilitated by his illness, which left to the door open for the York family to step in. In 1461, Edward IV has become king of England. He is known as being very masculine, as having a whole lot of kids and marrying them very well.