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Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England 1442–1483

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Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Edward England in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: B — verified across 10 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Apr 1442 · Rouen, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Died 9 Apr 1483 · Westminster Palace, London, England
Father Richard Plantagenet 3Rd Duke Of York 6Th Earl Of March 4Th Earl Of Cambridge And 7Th Earl Of Ulster
Mother Lady Cecily Neville Duchess Of York
Spouse Elizabeth Woodville Queen Consort Of England
Children Anne Surrey, Bridget Plantagenet, Cecily Cecilia Plantagenet Of York Viscountess Welles Princess Of England, Edward England, Elizabeth Of York, George Plantagenet Of York Duke Of Bedford, Henry Edward V Tudor, Katherine Devon, Margaret England, Mary Princess, Richard Of Shrewsbury Plantagenet 1St Duke Of York, Cecily England
Siblings Richard Iii

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Biography

In 1442, Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England entered the world in Rouen, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France, born to richard plantagenet 3rd duke of york 6th earl of march 4th earl of cambridge and 7th earl of ulster and lady cecily neville duchess of york. Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England married elizabeth woodville queen consort of england, and had children including anne of york countess of surrey, bridget plantagenet, cecily cecilia plantagenet of york viscountess welles princess of england, edward v of england plantagenet king of england, elizabeth of york, george plantagenet of york duke of bedford, henry edward v tudor, katherine catherine katherine plantagenet of york countess of devon, margaret of york princess of england, mary plantagenet of york plantagenet princess, richard of shrewsbury plantagenet 1st duke of york. Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England passed away in 1483 in Westminster Palace, London, England.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record England, Scotland, and Wales Royal Families

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

  5. 5
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1442
Birth of Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England in Rouen, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
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1483
Death of Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England in Westminster Palace, London, England
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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward England (1442–1483) was born in Rouen, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France and died in Westminster Palace, London, England. 10 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Edward England's Ancestors

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Edward IV Plantagenet, King of England PTP
1442–1483
Rouen, Departement de la Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
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