Who was Margaret Plantagenet?

Margaret Plantagenet (1446–1503) was born in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England and died in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York, United States. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Plantagenet 1446–1503

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11 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Plantagenet in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 14 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 3 May 1446 · Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England

Died 23 Nov 1503 · Antwerp, Jefferson, New York, United States

Father Richard York Iii

Mother Cecily Duchess York Neville

Siblings Anne Plantagenet, Edmund Plantagenet, Elizabeth Plantagenet, Elizabeth York Plantagenent, George Plantagenet Duke Of Clarence, Henry Plantagenet, Joan York Plantagenet, John Plantagenet, King Edward, King Edward Iv, King Richard Iii Of England, Margaret Plantagenet, Mary Duchess Plantagenet, Thomas Plantagenet, Ursula Plantagenet, William Plantagenet

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard York Iii

Cecily Duchess York Neville

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Children

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Biography

In 1446, Margaret Plantagenet entered the world in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England, born to richard york iii and cecily duchess york neville. Margaret Plantagenet passed away in 1503 in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York, United States.

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1446

Birth of Margaret Plantagenet in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England

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1503

Death of Margaret Plantagenet in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Plantagenet

This ancestor line traces from Normandy, , , France (1000) to Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, , England (1446) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Plantagenet (1446–1503) was born in Fotheringhay, Northamptonshire, England and died in Antwerp, Jefferson, New York, United States. 11 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, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
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