John de la Pole was a prominent figure in late 15th-century England, known for his claim to the English throne. Born around 1460, he was the son of John de la Pole, 2nd Duke of Suffolk and Elizabeth of York, making him a cousin to King Henry VII. His lineage placed him in a significant position during the turbulent period following the Wars of the Roses. De la Pole was a supporter of the Yorkist cause and was involved in several rebellions against the Tudor monarchy. He was declared a traitor and ultimately met his end in 1492, marking the decline of the Yorkist claim to the throne.