His legacy in Pembrokeshire is a testament to his enduring influence on the region, and it serves as a reminder of the complex and fascinating history of medieval Wales and England. His upbringing in the region, his close ties to Welsh nobles, and his military campaigns there all played a significant role in shaping his character and his political career. Jasper Tudor’s connection to Pembrokeshire, Wales, was a defining aspect of his life. There are several monuments and memorials to him in the county, including a statue in Pembroke Dock and a plaque in St David’s Cathedral. When he died, he was buried in St David’s Cathedral in Pembrokeshire. Henry VII was crowned in 1485, and Jasper was created Duke of Bedford. After the battle, Jasper helped his nephew, Henry Tudor, to claim the throne of England. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Bosworth Field, where he was instrumental in the defeat of King Richard III. Jasper was a loyal supporter of the Lancastrian cause during the Wars of the Roses. The area was also home to many powerful Welsh nobles, who were often at odds with the English Crown. Pembrokeshire was an important strategic location in medieval Wales, and it was a hotbed of political intrigue and military conflict. Jasper Tudor was born around 1431 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England, but he spent much of his childhood in Pembrokeshire, where his mother, Catherine of Valois, had retired after the death of her husband, King Henry V.
He was also the Earl of Pembroke from 1452 until his death in 1495. He played a key role in the Wars of the Roses and helped to establish the Tudor dynasty on the English throne. The first proper biography of Jasper Tudor, the architect of a victory at Bosworth and thus the Tudor dynasty Num Pages: 224 pages. Jasper Tudor was a significant figure in Welsh history. We continue Tudor Tuesdays with a very important Welsh figure in our history, Jasper Tudor.
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