Finally, Henry had somewhat secured his dynasty by 1487 through his marriage and the birth of his heir. His marriage to Elizabeth Woodville produced great advantages. Elizabeth Woodville was Edward IV daughter. Henrys marriage to her unified the Lancaster's and Yorkist's, and the marriage was even commended by the pope. however, henry held Elizabeths coronation several years later, to show that his position on the throne was through his achievements from the Battle of Bosworth, and not through his marriage to Elizabeth. this presents his further attempts to hold his position on the throne. this is also reinforced by henry having a son 9 moths after his Marriage to Elizabeth. it reflect his urgency to establish his dynasty, as his son Arthur,
