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- 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.
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Jasper played a leading part in the suppression of the rebellions of 1486 and 1487 and lived into an honoured old age. He had issue by his wife, Catherine Woodville, sister of Edward IV’s queen, but the dukedom became extinct upon his death.
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Mar 10, 2017 · But he played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Tudor dynasty of kings and queens in England. His contribution was to loyally fight for the House of Lancaster during the Wars of the Roses and to shepherd his nephew Henry Tudor to the throne. Jasper was born c. 1431 probably at Hatfield.
Jasper, and the other Lancastrians, escaped into exile, and Henry Tudor became the ward of Edward IV’s close associate, William Herbert. During the years 1461-1468, Jasper moved between Scotland, France, Burgundy and Brittany as Queen Marguerite sought aid to restore her husband to the throne.
Jasper was at the heart of Henry’s government for the first few years, named as Privy Councillor, Lieutenant of Calais and titular Deputy of Ireland (a role held in reality by the Earl of Kildare).
No doubt Jasper was Henry's principal mentor during the Breton exile; he certainly landed with him at Milford in 1485, and fought at Bosworth. Subsequently, among other honours, he had bestowed on him the title of duke of Bedford and became justiciar of South Wales.
Sep 2, 2014 · Jasper Tudor was the key to the survival and success of Henry Tudor. Thank you for the giveaway and the chance to read about this overshadowed Tudor. Few books are devoted solely to his life and achievements.
Aug 27, 2021 · Jasper Tudor staunchly supported the Lancastrian cause during the Wars of the Roses. His efforts saw the rise of the Tudor dynasty in 1485.
