biography
pronunciation:
[kadwolader]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (?–1172)
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| biography:
| Prince of Gwynedd, NW Wales, the son of Gruffudd ap Cynan, lord of Gwynedd. He conquered large parts of Wales with his older brother Owain until he was expelled by him (1143) for slaying Anarawd, son of Gruffudd of South Wales. To avenge himself, he brought over Danes from Ireland who, suspecting treachery, blinded him. He was ransomed, but was driven from Meirionydd by his nephews (1146–8), from Ceredigion by the brothers of Anarawd, and from Anglesey by Owain. He eventually fled to England, where Henry II restored him to his lands after the conquest of Wales (1158). He resisted Henry II's third invasion (1165), and was buried at Bangor. |
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