afydd was a Welsh prince and was the brother of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the Prince of Wales. Dafydd was born into the ruling House of Aberffraw, the dynasty that governed Gwynedd. He often found himself in conflict with his elder brother Llywelyn, as they vied for control over their family's territories. Despite their shared lineage, Dafydd frequently shifted allegiances, at times siding with the English Crown against Llywelyn. In 1255, he joined his brother Owain in a failed rebellion against Llywelyn, who then imprisoned him. However, he was later released and reconciled with Llywelyn. By 1274, he had defected to King Edward I of England, receiving lands in England and Marcher territories in return for his loyalty. In 1282 Dafydd turned against Edward and launched a surprise attack on the English stronghold of Hawarden, sparking a Welsh rebellion. Llywelyn soon joined the revolt, but he was killed later that year in battle. After Llywelyn's death, Dafydd became the de facto leader of Welsh resistance. Dafydd continued the fight against England but was eventually captured by Edward's forces in June 1283 near Bera Mountain in Snowdonia. He was taken to Shrewsbury, where he was executed.Biography
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Gruffydd, Dafydd ap (Welsh Prince)
| Born | 1238 | Born At | |
| Died | 1283 | Buried At |
| Born | 1238 / |
| Died | 1283 / |
afydd was a Welsh prince and was the brother of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the Prince of Wales. Dafydd was born into the ruling House of Aberffraw, the dynasty that governed Gwynedd. He often found himself in conflict with his elder brother Llywelyn, as they vied for control over their family's territories. Despite their shared lineage, Dafydd frequently shifted allegiances, at times siding with the English Crown against Llywelyn. In 1255, he joined his brother Owain in a failed rebellion against Llywelyn, who then imprisoned him. However, he was later released and reconciled with Llywelyn. By 1274, he had defected to King Edward I of England, receiving lands in England and Marcher territories in return for his loyalty. In 1282 Dafydd turned against Edward and launched a surprise attack on the English stronghold of Hawarden, sparking a Welsh rebellion. Llywelyn soon joined the revolt, but he was killed later that year in battle. After Llywelyn's death, Dafydd became the de facto leader of Welsh resistance. Dafydd continued the fight against England but was eventually captured by Edward's forces in June 1283 near Bera Mountain in Snowdonia. He was taken to Shrewsbury, where he was executed.Related Episodes
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Gruffydd, Dafydd ap (Welsh Prince) (b.1238 - d.1283)
Gruffydd, Dafydd ap (Welsh Prince) (b.1238 - d.1283)
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1277(Age: 39yrs)
King Edward I of England granted Ruthin to Dafydd, the brother of Prince Llewelyn ap Gruffudd in return for his help against his brother who have been attacking English interests in the north of Wales. Construction of Ruthin Castle may have begun under the direction of Edward or Dafydd himself.
1282(Age: 44yrs)
When Dafydd ap Gruffyd rebelled against King Edward the Welsh area Dyffryn Clwyd became was granted to Reginald de Grey as a Marcher Lordship. Reginald was granted the castle at Ruthin.
David ap Gruffydd attacked and took control the castle at Hawarden. The constable, Roger de Clifford, was captured during the attack.
Easter
David, Llywelyn's brother, rose up in revolt. Llywelyn, even though he had sworn fealty to Edward, joined his brother in the fight against the English.
1283(Age: 45yrs)
David the brother of Llywelyn was handed over to the king by his own supporters who had already surrendered. He was taken to Shrewsbury Castle where a Parliament met and sentenced him to death by execution. ¹
Dafydd was found guilty of high treason and sentenced to death. His punishment for betraying the King was to be drawn, hanged and quartered.
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