Owain Gwynedd

Welsh king during the 12th century

Owain Gwynedd - Leaders & Politicians born 1080
Born

1080
946 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Wales

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Ruled as king of Gwynedd from 1137 until death in 1170. Achieved notable military victories against the English and sought to unify Wales. Advocated for the independence of Wales from English control. Strengthened the defenses of Gwynedd and engaged in various alliances to bolster his position.

Defeated King Henry II's forces at the 1157 Battle of Criccieth

Assumed leadership in the 12th-century Welsh independence movements

Established a strong lineage of rulers in Gwynedd

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