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Died on this day in 1461 aged 29 Sir John Grey(my toy,wikipedia). John Grey was the first husband of Elizabeth Woodville, later wife of Edward IV. Through his son Thomas he was the great-great-grand-father of Jane Grey (through her father) which is an interesting sort of genealogical connection. He was also on the Lancastrian side, but clearly Elizabeth (and family) switched sides when she married.

Born on this day in 1861 Princess Helena of Waldeck and Pyrmont(my toy,wikipedia). Helena married Prince Leopold, son of Queen Victoria. She was the daughter of a German prince (who for some reason I have not writ the name of in my database)