Wars of the Roses Family Tree

The Wars of the Roses was the major historical event of 15th century England, having significant ramifications at home and abroad. The family trees below show the sons of Edward III and how they were inexorably linked to the Houses of Lancaster and York, as well as the individual ancestry of the two warring dynasties.

Sons and Issue of Edward III 1327 – 1483

Sons of Edward III

House of Lancaster 1340 – 1509

Key
Purple = Monarchs
Red = House of Lancaster
Black = Others

House of Lancaster

House of York 1341 – 1485

Key
Purple = Monarchs
White = House of York
Black = Others

House of York