Owain Gwynedd
Welsh king during the 12th century
Born
1080
945 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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