Reginald Grey
Welsh soldier and 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn
Born
1362
664 years ago
Died
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Wales
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Served as a soldier and politician during the late medieval period. Participated in military campaigns in England and Wales. Held the title of 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn, a hereditary title in the Peerage of England. Engaged in various political and military affairs, contributing to the governance of Wales during a tumultuous era.
Served in military campaigns in Wales
Held the title of 3rd Baron Grey de Ruthyn
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