Margaret Tudor was born on November 28, 1489, in England as the daughter of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. She was the sister of Henry VIII and played a significant role in the political alliances of her time through marriage. In 1503, Margaret married James IV of Scotland, which strengthened ties between England and Scotland. She became the Queen of Scotland and had six children, though only one, James V, survived to adulthood. After her husband's death in 1513, Margaret's life was marked by political challenges and her efforts to maintain her son's claim to the Scottish throne.