Iorwerth Drwyndwn

Deceased Person

1145 – 1174

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Who was Iorwerth Drwyndwn?

Iorwerth ab Owain Gwynedd, meaning "the broken-nosed", was the eldest legitimate son of Owain Gwynedd and his first wife Gwladys ferch Llywarch. He married Marared ferch Madog. His son Llywelyn the Great eventually united the realm and became known as Llywelyn Fawr and is one of Wales's most famous monarchs. Iorwerth was killed in battle at Pennant Melangell, in Powys, during the wars deciding the succession following the death of his father.

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1145
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1174

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on July 23, 2013

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