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Edward IV King of England Plantagenet 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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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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3 researchers on YourRoots have Edward Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Apr 1442 · Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Died 9 Apr 1483 · Westminster, Middlesex, England
Father (1411–1460)
Mother Cecily Plantagenet (1415–1495)
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Researchers connected through Edward Plantagenet 1442–1483

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Immediate Family

Parents
Cecily Plantagenet
1415–1495
Spouse(s)
Children

Biography

The story of Edward IV King of England Plantagenet began in 1442 in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France. Edward IV King of England Plantagenet married eleanor elaine lady talbot, elizabeth jane lambert, elizabeth lucy, elizabeth queen consort woodville, elizabeth woodville, and had children including anne of york, arthur plantagenet, arthur wayte plantagenet illegitimate 1st vicount lisle, bridget plantagenet, catherine plantagenet, cecily princess of york plantagenet, cecily plantagenet, cicely plantagenet, dau plantagenet, edward dewigmore, edward v england plantagene, edward v king england, elizabeth lumley, elizabeth of york, elizabeth plantagenet, elizabeth york, elizabeth york england, george bedford plantagenet, george york, grace plantagenet, henry henry viii plantagenet, henry tudor, isabel mybery princess plantagenet, katherine, margaet tudor, margaret, margaret plantagenet, margaret tudor, mary plantagenet, mary plantagenet york, perkin warbeck, richard grey, richard plantagenet, thomas grey. Edward IV King of England Plantagenet passed away in 1483 in Westminster, Middlesex, England.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Millennium File

  2. 2
    Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

Life Timeline

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

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edward Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Loire, Rhone, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Rouen, Normandy, France (1442) across 18 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. 3 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, 3 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 18 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

Cecily Plantagenet
1415–1495 · Mother

Edward Plantagenet's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Edward IV King of England Plantagenet PTP
1442–1483
Rouen, Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie, France
Parents
PTP
1411–1460
Castle, Yorkshire, , England
Cecily Plantagenet PTP
1415–1495
Staindrop, County Durham, England
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Edward Plantagenet's Descendants

  1. 1. 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
  2. 2. PTP 1479–1527
  3. 3. PTP 1469–1507
  4. 4. PTP 1465–1502