Eleanor de Montfort
Welsh princess and political figure
Born
1252
774 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Wales
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Eleanor de Montfort was a Welsh princess and the daughter of Simon de Montfort, a notable figure in the English civil strife known as the Second Barons' War. Marrying Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the Prince of Wales, strengthened her family's ties to Wales. Eleanor actively participated in the political dynamics of her time, particularly during her husband's conflicts with English monarchs. After Llywelyn's death in battle, she sought to uphold their children's rights and influence in Welsh affairs. Eleanor's life reflects the turbulent period of Welsh resistance against English rule.
Marriage to Llywelyn ap Gruffudd
Political involvement in Welsh affairs
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