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  1. May 2, 2020 · Joan, or Joanna, the illegitimate daughter of King John, was one such young lady. Very little is known of Joan until her appearance on the international stage in 1203, aged twelve or thirteen.

  2. Sep 24, 2015 · Joan was the natural daughter of King John. She is known as Joanna, Joan of Wales, Lady of Wales or Siwan to the Welsh. She was born in about 1191 but history isn’t entirely sure who her mother was. It may have been Clemence Pinel but this information is gleaned from a sentence in the…

  3. Dec 6, 2020 · Joan’s story is told mainly chronologically, though the book jumps around a bit as it explores tangents such a law, and marriage and the role of women in Wales, as well as the men who were writ large in Joan’s life.

  4. Joan was the wife of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth. The earliest record that probably refers to Joan is from 1203 in which 'the king's daughter' sailed from Normandy to England at the king's own expense. Royal letters close indicate that she was betrothed to Llywelyn ap Iorwerth before 15 October 1204.

  5. Sep 30, 2020 · A collection of a bout 20 black and white photos help to illustrate Joan’s story, Joan, Lady of Wales is a stunning, comprehensive study of the unique character and position that Joan occupies in both English and Welsh history.

  6. Oct 9, 2020 · Generally, Joan isn't talked about enough, as a queen, a mother or political figure of Wales, and it's refreshing to hear her in this book. You'll learn about her and the other women that negotiated between powerful rulers in the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries.

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  8. Sep 18, 2020 · As someone who did not know a lot about Joan or medieval Wales, I found this book informative and enjoyable. Messer takes the time to explain what life was like for a royal Welsh couple, like Joan and Llywelyn, and why their marriage made such an impact in the long run.