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May 18, 2024 · Gruffudd ap Cynan first defeated and killed Cynwrig ap Rhiwallon, an ally of Trahaearn who held Llŷn, then defeated Trahaearn himself in the Battle of Gwaed Erw in Meirionnydd, gaining control of Gwynedd. [17]
4 days ago · Gruffudd ap Cynan (c. 1055–1137), [15] [109] who grew up in exile in Norse–Gael Dublin, regained his inheritance following his victory at the Battle of Mynydd Carn in 1081 over his Mathrafal rivals then in control of Gwynedd. [110] [111] However, Gruffudd's victory was short-lived as the Normans launched an invasion of Wales following the ...
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2 days ago · In Welsh history, one figure stands tall as the last native prince to rule over an independent Wales. That man is Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, who reigned as Prince of Gwynedd and Wales from 1258 until his untimely death in 1282. His rule marked the apogee of medieval Welsh power before its rapid destruction at the hands of Edward I of England.
4 days ago · A retrograde pedigree of Gwladys follows. It traces her lineage backwards through the historical and legendary kings of North Wales, including Gruffudd ap Cynan, Rhodri Mawr, and Maelgwn Gwynedd; the Galfridian kings of Britain; and their Trojan and biblical ancestors, back to Adam (fols. 51 v –52 ra ).
4 days ago · The names of those known to have ruled over one or more areas are listed below. Boundaries changed frequently. The only person known to have ruled all of Wales as a modern territory was Gruffydd ap Llywelyn (c. 1010–1063), a prince of Gwynedd who became King of Wales from 1055 to 1063.
3 days ago · It was there, for example, that the Welsh leader Gruffudd ap Cynan languished for 12 years, apparently fettered in the market place, after his capture in 1081. (fn. 135) In 1098 Earl Hugh marched from Chester as joint leader of an ill-fated expedition to Anglesey. (fn. 136) Later comital expeditions became the stuff of legend.
The events of the 1270s, when the chapters of Bangor and St Asaph turned against Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, illustrated that such fears were not misplaced. However, for most of the thirteenth century the cathedral chapters of north Wales remained loyal to the princes, and individual canons acted as administrators and diplomats for their native princes.
