Llywelyn Bren
Llywelyn Bren (c. 1267 – c. 1317), or Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ap Rhys / Llywelyn ap Rhys (also Llewelyn) or in English: Llywelyn of the Woods. He was a nobleman who led a 1316 revolt in Wales in the reign of King Edward II of England. It marked the last serious challenge to English rule in Wales until the attempts of Owain Lawgoch to invade with French support in the 1370s. Hugh Despenser the Younger's unlawful execution of Llywelyn Bren helped to lead to the eventual overthrow of both Edward II and Hugh.
Llywelyn Bren | |
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| Born | Llywelyn ap Gruffudd ap Rhys c. 1267 Wales |
| Died | c. 1317 Cardiff Castle, Wales |
| Cause of death | Execution |
| Spouse | Lleucu |
| Children | 7+ |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Wales |
| Battles/wars | Revolt against the British in Wales |
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