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Rhys ap Gruffydd (1508–December 1531) was a powerful Welsh landowner who was accused of rebelling against King Henry VIII by plotting with James V of Scotland to become Prince of Wales. He was executed as a rebel.
Mar 9, 2022 · The only mention of a William ap Rhys is as one of the illegitimate sons of Sir Rhys ap Thomas by Gwenllian, sister of the abbott of Talley. That William settled in Sandyhaven, Pembrokeshire. The book draws on many early sources from Libraries and record offices.
- Male
- Mary Appleton, Thomasine (Myal) Rhys
Sir William ap Rhys was born about 1505, in North Crawley, Buckinghamshire, England. He had at least 1 son and 2 daughters with Elizabeth Latimer. He died in 1588, in England, United Kingdom, at the age of 84.
- Male
- Elizabeth Latimer
He was the wealthiest and most influential figure among the native gentry of the 14th century, and in his career is crystallized the attitude and aspirations of those members of his class who lent support to the Angevin cause in Wales during the first century of the English settlement.
Poems to William Griffith by Lewis Môn emphasize the links between him and Sir Rhys, whose son, Griffith ap Rhys (born c.1480 was a contemporary of William Griffith at Court.
Apr 29, 2020 · Rhys ap Gruffydd or ap Gruffudd (The Lord Rhys), was both a great statesman and a battle – hardened warrior. Thought to be born in 1132, he is mentioned fighting alongside his brothers Cadell and Maredudd, capturing Llansteffan Castle in 1146, he was 14 years old.
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Rhys ap Gruffydd or ap Gruffudd (often anglicised to "Griffith"; c. 1132 – 28 April 1197) was the ruler of the kingdom of Deheubarth in south Wales from 1155 to 1197. Today, he is commonly known as The Lord Rhys, in Welsh Yr Arglwydd Rhys, although this title may have not been used in his lifetime. [2]
