Elizabeth Woodville

Elizabeth Woodville was an English queen during the 15th century, known for her marriage to King Edward IV of the House of York. Born in 1437 to a noble family, she became a pivotal figure in the Wars of the Roses—a series of conflicts between the York and Lancaster factions for the English throne. Elizabeth was notable for being a commoner who ascended to royalty, and she played a crucial role in political alliances through her children, some of whom became key figures in English history. Her reign is remembered for challenges, and her influence lasted beyond Edward's death.