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Sir Rhys ap Thomas KG (1449–1525) was a Welsh soldier and landholder who rose to prominence during the Wars of the Roses, and was instrumental in the victory of Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth. He remained a faithful supporter of Henry and was rewarded with lands and offices in South Wales.
Rhys ap Thomas died in 1525 and his tomb can still be seen today in St Peter's Church, Carmarthen, after being moved from Carmarthen priory where he was originally buried, ironically as a result of the dissolution of Carmarthen Priory by the same Henry VIII whom he had served so loyally in life.
Discover life events, stories and photos about Sir Rys ap Thomas (1449–1525) of Manordeilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom.
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RHYS ap THOMAS, Sir (1449 - 1525), the chief Welsh supporter of Henry VII. was the third son of Thomas ap Gruffudd ap Nicolas. His grandfather, Gruffudd ap Nicolas, had in 1440 leased the lordship of Dinefwr for a period of sixty years and thus laid the foundation of the family fortunes.
Feb 26, 2024 · Explore genealogy for Rhys ap Thomas KG born 1449 Llandeilo Fawr, Carmarthenshire, Wales died 1525 The Friary, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, Wales including ancestors + descendants + 1 photos + 7 genealogist comments + questions + more in the free family tree community.
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Feb 13, 2024 · The Thomas book: Giving the genealogies of Sir Rhys ap Thomas, K.G., the Thomas family descended from him, and of some allied families by Lawrence Buckley Thomas
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Sep 11, 2023 · Sir Rhys ap Thomas. (Photographs copyright © 2002 by Jeffrey L. Thomas) A controversial character in Welsh history, Rhys ap Thomas was born in 1449 and on his father's death inherited the wealth of the Dinefwr estates.
