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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 · Genealogy for Rhys ap Thomas, KG (c.1451 - 1527) family tree on Geni, with over 250 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.
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Learn about the life and career of Sir Rhys ap Thomas, who fought for Henry VII and Henry VIII and became the most influential native Welshman in south Wales. Discover how he killed Richard III at Bosworth, acquired vast estates and founded the Dynevor peerage.
Aug 16, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Sir Rhys ap Thomas, a Welsh nobleman who switched allegiance from Richard III to Henry Tudor and became the most powerful man in Wales. Find out how he helped Henry VII secure his throne, defeat his rivals and hold Wales in check.
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.
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Sep 14, 2021 · Learn about the life and role of Sir Rhys ap Thomas, a Welsh nobleman who fought for both Richard III and Henry Tudor in the Wars of the Roses. Discover how he allegedly struck the fatal blow on the last Plantagenet king at the Battle of Bosworth and became a loyal Tudor supporter.
