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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, 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.
Sep 11, 2023 · "Rhys ap Thomas (1449–1525), KG, 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 Field.
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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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Aug 16, 2012 · Rhys was born in 1449, the son of Thomas ap Gruffydd of Llandeilo, and from a young age found himself embroiled in that vast series of dynastic wars and campaigns that we now call the Wars of...
Born: c. 1449 Died: 1525. 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.
Summary of life and career. Rhys, Sir, ap Thomas (1448/9-1525), soldier and landowner , was the youngest legitimate son of Thomas ap Gruffudd ap Nicolas (died around 1474) of Newton, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire, and Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Gruffudd ( d . 1471) of Abermarlais, Carmarthenshire. From 1485 to 1525 Rhys was the principal ...
