Richard Pole (courtier)
Sir Richard Pole | |
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Arms of Sir Richard Pole, KG: Per pale or and sable, a saltire engrailed counterchanged | |
| Born | 1462 |
| Died | October 1504 (aged 41–42) |
| Spouse | Margaret Plantagenet |
| Children | |
| Parent(s) | Sir Geoffrey Pole Edith St John |
Sir Richard Pole, KG (1462 – October 1504) was a supporter and first cousin of King Henry VII of England. He was created a Knight of the Garter and was married to Margaret Plantagenet, a member of the House of York. The marriage reinforced the Tudor alliance between the houses of York and Lancaster.