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   Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (pronounced [ɬəˈwɛlɪn ab ˈjɔrwɛrθ], c. 1173 – 11 April 1240), also known as Llywelyn the Great (Welsh: Llywelyn Fawr, [ɬəˈwɛlɪn vaʊ̯r]), was a medieval Welsh ruler. He succeeded his uncle, Dafydd ab Owain Gwynedd, as King of Gwynedd in 1195. By a combination of war and diplomacy he dominated Wales for 45 ...

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Llywelyn-ap-IorwerthLlywelyn Ap Iorwerth | Prince of Gwynedd, Welsh Ruler ...

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Llywelyn Ap Iorwerth (died April 11, 1240, Aberconway, Gwynedd, Wales) was a Welsh prince, the most outstanding native ruler to appear in Wales before the region came under English rule in 1283. Llywelyn was the grandson of Owain Gwynedd (d. 1170), a powerful ruler of Gwynedd in northern Wales.

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   Jan 19, 2024 · Llywelyn the Great (Welsh: Llywelyn Fawr, [%C9%AC%C9%99%CB%88w%C9%9Bl%C9%A8n vaur]), full name Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, (c. 1172 – 11 April 1240) was a Prince of Gwynedd in north Wales and eventually de facto ruler over most of Wales. By a combination of war and diplomacy he dominated Wales for 40 years.

   • Location: Wales
   • Birthdate: circa 1172

   • Also Known As: "Llywelyn "The Great""
   • Birthplace: Aberffraw Castle, Anglesey, Wales

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6. www.castlewales.com › llewelynLlywelyn the Great - The Castles of Wales

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   Above: statue of Llywelyn in Conwy's town square. In Gwynedd, Llywelyn ap Iorwerth had come to power in the classic way of Welsh princes bedeviled by the dividing rule of Welsh inheritance - he seized it from his uncle. He proved to be the greatest and most constructive Welsh statesman of the Middle Ages. In his long career he succeeded, by ...

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   Aug 3, 2009 · Article on Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) was a medieval prince who fought against English dominance in Wales.

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   Who was Llywelyn ap Iorwerth?

   • Llywelyn Ap Iorwerth (died April 11, 1240, Aberconway, Gwynedd, Wales) was a Welsh prince, the most outstanding native ruler to appear in Wales before the region came under English rule in 1283. Llywelyn was the grandson of Owain Gwynedd (d. 1170), a powerful ruler of Gwynedd in northern Wales.

   Llywelyn Ap Iorwerth | Prince of Gwynedd, Welsh Ruler, Conqueror

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   What did Llywelyn do for Wales?

   • Born circa 1173, he ruled over the regions of Gwynedd and Deheubarth, eventually uniting much of Wales under his authority. Llywelyn’s efforts and accomplishments during his rule solidified the Welsh identity, paving the way for the establishment of the Welsh kingdom.

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   How did Llywelyn become a ruler?

   • Born around 1173, Llywelyn was the son of Iorwerth Drwyndwn, the legitimate ruler of Gwynedd in North Wales. Unfortunately, his father was excluded from succession due to a facial injury. As a result, Llywelyn’s path to power began in earnest after his uncle, Dafydd ab Owain, split the Gwynedd inheritance between another uncle, Rhodri, and himself.

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   Is Llywelyn a Welsh name?

   • Llywelyn: Possibly a Welsh form of the old Celtic name Lugubelenus, a combination of the names of the gods LUGUS and BELENUS. Alternatively it may be derived from Welsh llyw "leader". This was the name of several Welsh rulers, notably the 13th-century Llywelyn the Great who fought against England. Sources

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9. entirelywales.co.uk › llywelyn-the-greatLlywelyn the Great: Unravelling the Legacy of a Welsh Ruler

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   Llywelyn the Great, also known as Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, was a prominent figure in the history of Wales. His reign from 1195 to 1240 significantly impacted the Welsh political landscape. Let’s dive deeper into his legacy and see how it lives on today.

10. biography.wales › article › s-LLYW-API-1173LLYWELYN ap IORWERTH (or 'Llywelyn the Great', often styled ...

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    LLYWELYN ap IORWERTH (or 'Llywelyn the Great', often styled 'Llywelyn I', though in strictness the first prince of that name was. Llywelyn ap Seisyll. ; 1173-1240, prince of Gwynedd. Name: Llywelyn ap Iorwerth. Pseudonym: Llywelyn The Great, Llywelyn I. Spouse: Joan. Partner: Tangwystl ferch Llywarch Goch.