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Llewelyn

Llew e lyn |lo͝oˈ (w )elən lʊˈwɛlən | (died 1282 ), prince of Gwynedd in North Wales; also known as Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. Proclaiming himself prince of all Wales in 1258, he was recognized by Henry III in 1265. His refusal to pay homage to Edward I led the latter to subjugate Wales 1277 –84; Llewelyn died in an unsuccessful rebellion.

 

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Llewelyn

Llewelyn |luːˈɛlɪn, hluː -| (d.1282 ), prince of Gwynedd in North Wales; also known as Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. Proclaiming himself prince of all Wales in 1258, he was recognized by Henry III in 1265. His refusal to pay homage to Edward I led the latter to invade and subjugate Wales (1277 –84 ); Llewelyn died in an unsuccessful rebellion.