He became known as Owain Gwynedd (Middle Welsh: Owain Gwyned, "Owain of Gwynedd") to distinguish him from the contemporary king of Powys Wenwynwyn, Owain ap Gruffydd ap …

Owain Gwynedd was the last great king of North Wales (Gwynedd) who helped advance Welsh independence against Norman and English dominance. Together with his brother Cadwaladr, …

Feb 25, 2025 · Owain Gwynedd ap Gruffudd (c. 1100 – 23 or 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd, north Wales, from 1137 until his death in 1170, succeeding his father Gruffudd ap …

Nov 7, 2024 · Owain Gwynedd ruled Wales for 33 years, from 1137 to 1170 AD. He successfully maintained the independence of the Welsh kingdom of Gwynedd during a turbulent period. …

Deprived of Tegeingl and Iâl, and forced to re-admit his younger brother, Cadwaladr, exiled in 1152, to a share of power in Gwynedd. Owain, with characteristic prudence and insight, …

Owain became the heir to the kingdom of Gwynedd in 1132, on the death of his older brother Cadwallon in battle. He proved himself in battle a capable warlord, and he and his other …

Owain Gwynedd, Prince of Gwynedd 1137-70, was born circa 1109. In 1137 he succeeded his father Gruffydd ap Cynan (1081-1137) to the kingdom of Gwynedd, which covered most of …

Owain Gwynedd was a prominent ruler in 12th century Wales, reigning as King of Gwynedd from 1137 until his death in 1170. He ruled during a turbulent time when the Welsh kingdoms were …

Iorwerth Drwyndwn, known as Iorwerth mab Owain Gwynedd ("the flat-nosed"; [1] c. 1130 – 1174), was the eldest legitimate son of Owain Gwynedd (the king of Gwynedd) and his first …

Owain Gwynedd (c. 1100 - 23/28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd and King of all Wales from 1137 until 1170. He ruled over all of Wales. That was not common because Wales rarely …