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It is possible that the Tudor family suffered from a hereditary illness. Although this has not been proven by science it can be proven by history (accounts from that time in History). Margaret Beaufort (1443-1509) and her son Henry VII (1457-1509) have not been identified as having any illness however Henry VIII did possibly suffer from type 1 and 2 Diabetes. Henry VIII suffered from mental impairment towards the end of his life: he had a famous temper which grew worse as he aged. Margaret, although didn't have such a temper and possibly did possibly die from diabetes and strokes. As Margaret died before Henry it couldn't be documented whether they died the same way however both have been documented to have symptoms of a series of strokes before there deaths'. This may have been inherited from their mother as she died in 1503 during childbirth.

Margaret Tudor (1489-1541)

Henry VIII (1491-1547)

Henry VII (1457-1509)

Margaret Beaufort (1443-1509)

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