Alan Steppe
Elizabeth of York (1466–1503) was the queen consort of King Henry VII of England and the mother of King Henry VIII. She played a significant role in the Tudor dynasty and the unification of the previously warring houses of York and Lancaster, which was symbolized by the Tudor rose.
Elizabeth of York and Henry VII had several children:
Arthur, Prince of Wales (1486-1502): The eldest son, he was meant to be the heir but died young. He was married to Catherine of Aragon, who later became the first wife of his younger brother, Henry VIII.
Margaret Tudor (1489-1541): She became the Queen of Scotland by marrying James IV of Scotland. Her descendants played vital roles in the history of both England and Scotland. Notably, her great-grandson was James I of England (James VI of Scotland).
Henry VIII (1491-1547): He became one of the most famous kings of England, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation, which led to the creation of the Church of England.
Elizabeth Tudor (1492-1495): She died young.
Mary Tudor (1496-1533): She became the Queen of France by marrying Louis XII of France. After his death, she controversially married Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk.
Edmund Tudor, Duke of Somerset (1499-1500): He died in infancy.
Katherine Tudor (born and died in 1503): She died shortly after birth.
Elizabeth of York’s marriage to Henry VII and their offspring effectively ended the Wars of the Roses by uniting the houses of York and Lancaster.
