Publication

1993-02-01 - University Of Wales Press

Language

English

Word Count

83,250 words, Guess

Page Count

333 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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  • WikidataQ56817477
  • Goodreads580708

Classifications

  • LCCDA716.R5G75 1993

Description

Elidir Ddu (fl. 1302-1326) was the son of Elidir ap Rhys of Crug, Wales. He was the father of Philip and grandfather of Nicholas ap Philip ap Syr Elidir Ddu. Nicholas married Sioned, daughter of Gruffydd ap Llwelyn Foethus of Llangathen and became the father of Gruffydd ap Nicholas who became a powerful Welsh nobleman. He was married three times and became the father of eleven children, several of whom also rose to prominence. One of his grandchildren was Sir Rhys ap Thomas (d. 1525) who was important during the Wars of the Roses and then alligned himself with Henry VII, a fellow Welshman.

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