Lady Margaret Tudor was born on November 28, 1489, as the daughter of Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York. She was the sister of Henry VIII and played a significant role in the political landscape of her time through her marriage to James IV of Scotland in 1503, which aimed to strengthen ties between England and Scotland. Margaret became the Queen of Scotland and had six children, including James V of Scotland. After her husband's death in 1513, she took on a prominent role in the Scottish court, influencing politics and governance during her lifetime until her death in 1541.