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Edward IV King of England 1442–1483

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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 23 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 23 trees
Death year and location consistent across 23 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)
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23 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 23 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Apr 1442 · Rouen, Normandy, France
Died 9 Apr 1483 · Westminster, Eng, England
Father (1411–1460)
Mother (1415–1495)
Spouse
Children , , , , , , , , , , , , Margaret Plantagenet, , , ,
Siblings , , , , , , , , , ,

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Immediate Family

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Spouse(s)
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Margaret Plantagenet

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, 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 American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record British Chancery Records, 1386-1558

  3. 3
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

  4. 4
    Church Records England, Extracted Parish and Court Records

  5. 5
    Record Millennium File

  6. 6
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  7. 7
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  8. 8
    Record North America, Family Histories

  9. 9
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  10. 10
    Burial Records International, Find a Grave Index

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward England (1442–1483) was born in Rouen, Normandy, France and died in Westminster, Eng, England. 23 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, 23 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

Edward England's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward IV King of England PTP
1442–1483
Rouen, Normandy, France
Parents
PTP
1411–1460
Castle, Yorkshire, , 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. PTP 1479–1527
  2. 2. PTP 1475–1511
  3. 3. PTP 1473–1483
  4. 4. Margaret Plantagenet PTP 1472–1472
  5. 5. PTP 1470–1483
  6. 6. PTP 1467–1482
  7. 7. PTP 1466–1503 m. Henry Tudor PTP 1457–1509
    1. 1. PTP 1496–1533
    2. 2. PTP 1498–1500
    3. 3. Elizabeth Tudor PTP 1492–1495
    4. 4. Margaret Tudor PTP 1489–1541
    5. 5. Arthur Tudor PTP 1486–1502
    6. 6. Henry Tudor PTP 1491–1547