Jasper Tudor Continues Lancastrian Allegiance
Jasper Tudor, a half-brother of Henry VI, remained aligned with the Lancastrian dynasty during the political crisis that led to the First Battle of St Albans.
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Jasper Tudor
Jasper Tudor and the Lancastrian movement.
11 matching records from the 512-record archive. Year range: 1455–1485. These events are grouped by recorded place and year (or by person); their original event titles, descriptions and dates are retained.
1455
1461
Jasper Tudor Defeated at Mortimers Cross
Jasper Tudor's Lancastrian force was defeated by Edward, Earl of March, at Mortimer's Cross, weakening Lancastrian control in the Welsh Marches.
1462
Jasper Tudor Continues Opposition in Exile
Jasper Tudor sought refuge outside Edward IV's control after Lancastrian defeats, preserving connections with other opponents of the Yorkist regime.
1468
Jasper Tudor Challenges Yorkist Power in Wales
Jasper Tudor remained a focus of Lancastrian opposition in Wales, where William Herbert supported Edward IV's authority.
1470
Jasper Tudor Supports Lancastrian Return
Jasper Tudor worked to renew Lancastrian prospects in Wales as Warwick's defection from Edward IV made a restoration of Henry VI possible.
1471
Jasper Escapes After Lancastrian Defeat
Jasper Tudor escaped overseas with his nephew Henry Tudor after the Lancastrian defeat at Tewkesbury and the restoration of Edward IV.
Jasper Tudor Protects Young Henry
Jasper Tudor accompanied his nephew Henry Tudor into exile after Edward IV's reconquest, preserving the young claimant from the Yorkist regime.
1472
Jasper Remains in Breton Exile
Jasper Tudor remained outside England with his nephew Henry Tudor after Edward IV's restoration, preserving a potential future Lancastrian claim.
1485
Jasper Lands with Tudor at Milford Haven
Jasper Tudor accompanied Henry Tudor when the invasion force landed in Wales in August 1485.
Jasper Tudor Supports Henrys Victory
Jasper Tudor supported his nephew Henry at Bosworth and helped secure the overthrow of Richard III.
Jasper Sails with Henry From France
Jasper Tudor joined Henry Tudor's expedition from France to claim the English throne in 1485.