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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.
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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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.
Rhys ap Thomas , Sir. A soldier and landowner, Rhys was a loyal subject of Henry VII and one of the most powerful men in Wales. He held a number of offices in Wales including chief lieutenant of South Wales, steward of Brecon, constable of Aberystwyth Castle and justiciar of S. Wales.
Aug 16, 2012 · Sir Rhys ap Thomas was one of the most powerful Welshmen who ever lived. It can be argued that he held, not just Wales but the whole of Britain in the palm of his hand. Henry Tudor was lucky...
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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.
