Margaret Tudor

Margaret Tudor (November 28, 1489 - November 24,1541), the daughter of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, was a notable figure in 16th century Scottish and English history. She was born on November 28, 29 or 30, 1489 at the Palace of Westminster.

She married three times: The first time to James IV of Scotland, and their child became James V. The second time to Archibald Douglas 6th Earl of Angus, and their daughter Margaret Douglas was the mother of Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley who married Mary Queen of Scots and fathered James VI of Scotland. The third time to Henry Stuart Lord Methven.

She died of 'palsy' at Methven Castle, Perthshire. She was buried at the Carthusian Abbey of St John, Perth.

External link

• A short profile of Margaret alongside other influential women of her time: http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/womeninpower/Womeninpower1500.htm