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Edward IV King of England 1442–1483

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 15 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 15 trees
Death year and location consistent across 15 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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15 researchers on YourRoots have Edward England in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 15 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Apr 1442 · Rouen, Normandy, France
Died 9 Apr 1483 · Westminster, Eng, England
Father Richard Plantagenet (1473–1483)
Mother Cecily Neville
Spouse Elizabeth Woodville Grey Plantagenet
Children Anne Plantagenet, Arthur Plantagenet, Bridget Plantagenet, Catherine Plantagenet Courtenay, Cicely Plantagenet Welles, Dau Plantagenet, Edward Of York, Edward Plantagenet, Elizabeth Plantagenet, George Plantagenet, Grace Plantagenet, Henry Henry Viii Plantagenet, Katherine Plantagenet, Margaret Plantagenet, Mary Plantagenet, Richard Grey, Richard Plantagenet, Thomas Grey
Siblings Anne Plantagenet, Edmund Plantagenet, Elizabeth Plantagenet, George Plantagenet, Henry Plantagenet, John Plantagenet, Margaret Plantagenet, Richard Iii Of England, Thomas Plantagenet, Ursula Plantagenet, William Plantagenet
Records
Millennium File Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index North America, Family Histories
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Immediate Family

Biography

Edward IV King of England was born in 1442 in Rouen, Normandy, France, the child of richard plantagenet and cecily neville. Edward IV King of England married elizabeth woodville grey plantagenet, and had children including anne plantagenet, arthur plantagenet, bridget plantagenet, catherine plantagenet courtenay, cicely plantagenet welles, dau plantagenet, edward of york, edward plantagenet, elizabeth plantagenet, george plantagenet, grace plantagenet, henry henry viii plantagenet, katherine plantagenet, margaret plantagenet, mary plantagenet, richard grey, richard plantagenet, thomas grey. Edward IV King of England passed away in 1483 in Westminster, Eng, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  3. 3
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1442
Birth of Edward IV King of England in Rouen, Normandy, France
Birth
1483
Death of Edward IV King of England in Westminster, Eng, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward England

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, France (1000) to Rouen, Normandy, France (1442) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward England (1442–1483) was born in Rouen, Normandy, France and died in Westminster, Eng, England. 15 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 15 researchers on YourRoots have Edward in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Richard Plantagenet
1473–1483 · Father
Cecily Neville
Mother

Edward England's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward IV King of England PTP
1442–1483
Rouen, Normandy, France
Parents
Richard Plantagenet PTP
1473–1483
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward England's Descendants

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Edward IV King of England PTP 1442–1483
  1. 1. Elizabeth Plantagenet PTP 1466–1503 m. Henry Tudor VII PTP 1457–1509
    1. 1. Arthur Tudor PTP 1486–1502
    2. 2. Princess Elizabeth Tudor PTP 1492–1495
    3. 3. ELIZABETH PLANTAGENET PTP 1363–1425
  2. 2. Margaret Plantagenet PTP 1446–1503
  3. 3. Anne Plantagenet PTP 1475–1511
  4. 4. Richard Plantagenet PTP 1473–1483
  5. 5. Margaret Plantagenet PTP 1472–1472
  6. 6. Edward Plantagenet PTP 1470–1483
  7. 7. Mary Plantagenet PTP 1467–1482