Edward, Earl of March, defeats Henry VI during the Wars of the Roses at the battle of Towton on March 29, 1461. His victory on top of his previous victory at the battle of Mortimer's Cross strengthen Edward's position to claim the throne.
He went on to become King of England as Edward the IV, after the death of his father on March 4, 1461. He was formally crowned on June 28, 1461, at Westminster Abbey. Historical Time Line
