Margaret Beaufort

Margaret Beaufort was a member of the powerful Beaufort family and the matriarch of the Tudor dynasty. She was the mother of Henry VII and the grandmother of Henry VIII. Beaufort was known for her intelligence, cunning, and determination. She played a crucial role in securing the Tudor claim to the throne. Beaufort died in 1509, but her legacy lived on through her descendants. She is remembered as one of the most influential women in English history.