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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]), anglicised as Leolinus Magnus, 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 ...
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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Aug 3, 2009 · 1215 saw Llywelyn truly earn his eptithet of The Great, with the castles of Carmarthen, Kidwelly, Llanstephan, Cardigan and Cilgerran falling to his alliance.
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.
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
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth is an icon of Welsh history and medieval kingship. Known as “Llywelyn the Great”, he presided over Gwynedd and then a united Wales during the early 13th century. His military conquests and political skills made him the dominant power in Wales for decades.
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