A different marriage for Edward IV

What consequences might there have been if instead of marrying Elizabeth Wydeville, after succeeding to the throne in 1461, Edward IV had married Magdalena of France, sister of Louis XI?

Would this have prevented the fall out between Edward and the Earl of Warwick?

If not Edward, would it have been possible for a surviving Edmund, Earl of Rutland to marry her?
 
No falling out with Warwick. A huge dowry and no pesky woodwilles to deal with. No, Louis isn't gonna waste his sister on a second son. Go for Marie of Savoy for Rutland.
 
No falling out with Warwick. A huge dowry and no pesky woodwilles to deal with. No, Louis isn't gonna waste his sister on a second son. Go for Marie of Savoy for Rutland.

Indeed, which does butterfly much of the gripe Warwick had with Edward, thus butterflying away his rebellion, probably keeping the House of Lancaster stuck
 
But Ed's marrying of Elizabeth was a clear case of the little head ruling the big one. They were negotiating a marriage for him abroad when he married her. You're trying to change his character - and hers. She tracked him down and intercepted him.
 
But Ed's marrying of Elizabeth was a clear case of the little head ruling the big one. They were negotiating a marriage for him abroad when he married her. You're trying to change his character - and hers. She tracked him down and intercepted him.
This is true. But could the butterflies resulting from Edmund surviving change that?
 
Or if Edmund smacked Edward on the head and told him to wed for englands sake and not his own? Perhaps having his brother who he seemed to be close to as advisor might have helped?
 
Or if Edmund smacked Edward on the head and told him to wed for englands sake and not his own? Perhaps having his brother who he seemed to be close to as advisor might have helped?

Indeed, though Edward could well smack him back and throw him in prison for hitting the King
 
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