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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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Tomb effigy of Iorwerth Drwyndwn at St Melangell's Church,...
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May 24, 2020 · Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, more commonly known as Llywelyn the Great (or Llywelyn Fawr in Welsh) was a Welsh prince who lived between the 12 th and 13 th century. Lylwelyn is considered to be the greatest native ruler of Wales during the Middle Ages, prior to the conquest of the country by the English.
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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.
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.
