29 March 1461 March 28, 2012 Author: Staff Edward of York defeats Queen Margaret to become King Edward IV of England in the Battle of Towton. Famous Words of Inspiration..."If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself; all that runs over will be yours." Charles Caleb Colton — Click here for more from Charles Caleb Colton Related posts: 7 August 1461 4 July 1569 Categories: History Tags: 1461, 29 March