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Edward IV England Plantagenet 1442–1483

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What is a Public Tree Person?

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

5 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 5 independent trees

Born 28 Apr 1442 · Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Died 9 Apr 1483 · Westminster, Middlesex, England
Father Richard 3Rd Duke Of York Plantagenet
Mother Cecily Neville (1415–1495)
Spouse Elizabeth Wydeville (1437–1492)
Children Elizabeth Plantagenet
Siblings Richard Iii Plantagenet

Researchers connected through Edward Plantagenet 1442–1483

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Biography

Edward IV England Plantagenet was born in 1442 in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France, the child of richard 3rd duke of york plantagenet and cecily neville. Edward IV England Plantagenet married elizabeth wydeville, and had children including elizabeth plantagenet. Edward IV England Plantagenet passed away in 1483 in Westminster, Middlesex, England.

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Life Timeline

1442
Birth of Edward IV England Plantagenet in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Birth
1483
Death of Edward IV England Plantagenet in Westminster, Middlesex, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Raby, Durham, England (1363) to Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France (1442) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edward Plantagenet (1442–1483) was born in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France and died in Westminster, Middlesex, England. 5 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, 5 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 3 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.

Edward Plantagenet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward IV England Plantagenet PTP
1442–1483
Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Parents
Unknown
Cecily Neville PTP
1415–1495
Raby, Durham, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Plantagenet's Descendants

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Edward IV England Plantagenet PTP 1442–1483 m. Elizabeth Wydeville PTP 1437–1492