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Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland 1489–1541

Public Tree Person

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
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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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Scotland in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 28 Nov 1489 · Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England
Died 18 Oct 1541 · Methven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
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Researchers connected through Margaret Scotland 1489–1541

and 2 more tree owners connected with Margaret Scotland 1489–1541

Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1489, Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland entered the world in Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England, born to henry tudor vii king of england wales lord of ireland c and elizabeth lizzie myberry woodville plantagenet duchess of york queen england. Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland passed away in 1541 in Methven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland.

Sources

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

  2. 2
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1489
Birth of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland in Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England
Birth
1541
Death of Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland in Methven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Scotland

This ancestor line traces from Beaumont Palace, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England (1166) to Westminster Palace, Greater London, England (1489) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Scotland (1489–1541) was born in Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England and died in Methven Castle, Perthshire, Scotland. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 8 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

Margaret Scotland's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Tudor, Queen of Scotland PTP
1489–1541
Westminster Palace, London, Middlesex, England
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Margaret Scotland's Descendants

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