Lady Margaret Beaufort Quiz

Lady Margaret Beaufort was the mother of King Henry VII and the matriarch of the Tudor dynasty, but how much do you know about her? Grab your favourite snack and beverage, make yourself comfortable and test your knowledge of this Tudor lady with our fun quiz.

Q1) Margaret Beaufort's father was the grandson of which of King Edward III's sons?

Lionel of Antwerp

Edward, the Black Prince

Edmund of Langley

John of Gaunt

Correct! John Beaufort was a descendant of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford.

Wrong! John Beaufort was a descendant of John of Gaunt and Katherine Swynford.

Q2) True or false: in 1453, Margaret Beaufort's wardship was sold to William Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke.?

True

False

Correct! In 1453, Edmund and Jasper Tudor were granted her wardship by their half-brother, King Henry VI.

Wrong! In 1453, Edmund and Jasper Tudor were granted her wardship by their half-brother, King Henry VI.

Q3) Margaret's first marriage may not have been a marriage at all. Who was she either betrothed or married to when she was six or seven before it was voided after the disgrace of his father in 1450?

Edmund Tudor

John de la Pole

Henry Stafford

Thomas Stanley

Correct! Whether or not there was an actual marriage is unclear but Margaret was returned to her mother and it is agreed that the marriage was never consummated. However, when the Earl of Suffolk was disgraced in 1450, their marriage (or betrothal) was voided.

Wrong! The answer is John de la Pole. Whether or not there was an actual marriage is unclear but Margaret was returned to her mother and it is agreed that the marriage was never consummated. However, when the Earl of Suffolk was disgraced in 1450, their marriage (or betrothal) was voided.

Q4) In which battle was Margaret's second (or possibly third) husband, Henry Stafford, injured?

Battle of St Albans

Battle of Bosworth

Battle of Barnet

Battle of Tewkesbury

Correct! Six months after he sustained his injuries at the Battle of Barnet, Henry Stafford died, most likely from his wounds.

Wrong! It was the Battle of Barnet. Six months after he sustained his injuries at the Battle of Barnet, Henry Stafford died, most likely from his wounds.

Q5) At which of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville's children's christenings was Margaret given the honour of holding the child?

Prince Edward

Princess Elizabeth

Princess Cecily

Princess Bridget

Correct! In 1476 she gained favour with the Queen consort, Elizabeth Woodville and six years later Margaret was given the honour of holding Princess Bridget at her christening.

Wrong! The answer is Princess Bridget. In 1476, Margaret gained favour with the Queen consort, Elizabeth Woodville and six years later she was given the honour of holding Princess Bridget at her christening.

Q6) True or false: Margaret Beaufort and Elizabeth Woodville began planning the marriage of their children, Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of York, after the death of Edward IV?

True

False

Correct! The women had begun planning the wedding prior to the unexpected death of King Edward IV. It was after Richard III declared Elizabeth's children by Edward IV illegitimate that the women began to plot again.

Wrong! The women had begun planning the wedding prior to the unexpected death of King Edward IV. It was after Richard III declared Elizabeth's children by Edward IV illegitimate that the women began to plot again.

Q7) True or false: Henry Tudor became King Henry VII of England after he killed Richard III on the battlefield?

True

False

Correct! He became king after the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, but he didn't personally kill Richard.

Wrong! He became king after the death of Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth, but he didn't personally kill Richard.

Q8) How long was it after Henry VII's coronation that he married Elizabeth of York?

2 weeks

1 month

2 months

5 months

Correct! The wedding occurred on the 18th January 1486, just over two months after his coronation on 30th October 1485. This marriage united the Houses of York and Lancaster.

Wrong! The wedding occurred on the 18th January 1486, just over two months after his coronation on 30th October 1485. This marriage united the Houses of York and Lancaster.

Q9) How old was Margaret Beaufort when she died?

Correct! She was born on 31st May 1443 and she died in 1509.

Wrong! She was 66. She was born on 31st May 1443 and she died in 1509.

Q10) True or false: Margaret Beaufort witnessed the dual coronation of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon?

True

False

Correct! The coronation took place on 24th June 1509 and Margaret died on 29th June 1509.

Wrong! It's true. The coronation took place on 24th June 1509 and Margaret died on 29th June 1509.