Search results
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 ...
- Iorwerth Drwyndwn
Tomb effigy of Iorwerth Drwyndwn at St Melangell's Church,...
- Gwladus Ddu
Gwladus Ddu, ("Gwladus the Dark Eyes"), full name Gwladus...
- Iorwerth Drwyndwn
Llywelyn the Great, or Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, was a legendary Welsh leader whose reign marked a significant era in the history of Wales. Born circa 1173, he ruled over the regions of Gwynedd and Deheubarth, eventually uniting much of Wales under his authority.
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 | Dictionary of Welsh Biography.
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 years.
May 17, 2018 · World Encyclopedia. *Llywelyn ab Iorwerth* (1173–1240), prince of Gwynedd (1195–1240), known as ‘the Great’. The son of Iorwerth ‘Flatnose’ and Margaret, princess of Powys [1], Llywelyn spent most of his life restoring and enhancing the hegemony of his grandfather Owain Gwynedd [2].
Aug 3, 2009 · Wales History. Themes. Society and culture. Welsh royalty. Llywelyn ab Iorwerth. The prince of Gwynedd both fought and married into the English royal family. Llywelyn seemed to be unable to...
Oct 30, 2022 · LLYWELYN ab IORWERTH, called Llywelyn the Great (d. 1240), prince of North Wales, afterwards prince of Wales, was the son of Iorwerth, the only one of the many sons of Owain Gwynedd [q. v.] who had, from the ecclesiastical point of view, any claim to be called legitimate.
