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Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford (c. November 1431 – 21 December 1495) was the uncle of King Henry VII of England and a leading architect of his nephew's successful accession to the throne in 1485. He was a member of the Tudor family of Penmynydd .
Jasper Tudor, duke of Bedford (born c. 1430—died December 21/26, 1495) was the leader of the Lancastrians in Wales, uncle and guardian of Henry, earl of Richmond, afterward Henry VII of England. The second son of Owen Tudor, founder of the family’s fortunes, he was knighted in 1449 and created earl of Pembroke about 1452.
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Apr 9, 2016 · by Heather - April 9, 2016. In my latest episode of the Renaissance English History Podcast I talked to Melita Thomas of Tudor Times about Jasper Tudor, uncle to Henry VII and perhaps the true Kingmaker of the 15th century. I hadn’t know much about Jasper, other than what I’ve read in historical fiction (there is a lovely train of thought ...
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Mar 10, 2017 · Jasper Tudor was the son of Owen Tudor and Catherine of Valois, the French princess who married King Henry V. He fought for the House of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses and helped his nephew Henry Tudor become King Henry VII.
Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford (c. November 1431 – 21 December 1495) was the uncle of King Henry VII of England and a leading architect of his nephew's successful accession to the throne in 1485. He was a member of the Tudor family of Penmynydd.
Learn about Jasper Tudor, the son of Owen Tudor and Katherine of Valois, and the half brother of Henry VI. He was a key supporter of the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses and the uncle of Henry VII.
Learn about the life and legacy of Jasper Tudor, the illegitimate son of Catherine of Valois and Owen Tudor, and the uncle of King Henry VII. Discover his role in the Wars of the Roses, his exile in Brittany, and his marriage to Catherine Woodville.
