- Home
- Membership
- Margaret Beaufort: life of the week
Margaret Beaufort: life of the week
Lauren Johnson charts how Margaret Beaufort skilfully navigated the chaos of the 15th century – and ultimately gave us the Tudor dynasty
- Emily Briffett
Published: December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Save
- Share on facebook
- Share on twitter
- Share on whatsapp
- Email to a friend
Born in the tumultuous 15th century, Margaret Beaufort – mother of Henry VII – endured personal tragedy, dynastic danger, and the ever-shifting fortunes of power. Yet she emerged as one of the most influential figures of late medieval England. In this episode, Emily Briffett is joined by historian Lauren Johnson to delve into the remarkable life of Margaret – a mother and patron whose autonomy, determination and political acumen helped forge the Tudor dynasty.
Ad
Lauren Johnson is the author of Margaret Beaufort: Survivor, Rebel, Kingmaker (Apollo, 2025).
Ad
Authors
Emily BriffettSenior content producer (podcasts)
Emily Briffett is senior content producer (podcasts) at HistoryExtra
Ad
Ad
Loading...
Ad
Loading...