Owain Glyndŵr
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Owain Glyndŵr was born in 1354 at Sycharth Castle. He was the son of Gruffudd Fychan II[1] and Elen ferch Thomas ap Llywelyn ab Owain ap Maredudd[2]. He died in 1415 in the Principality of Wales.
In 1380, he married Margaret Hanmer, and they remained spouses to the present. They had several children: Maredudd ab Owain Glyndŵr, Gruffudd ab Owain Glyndŵr, Catrin ferch Owain Glyndŵr, Gwenllian ferch Owain Glyndŵr, Alys ferch Owain Glyndŵr, and Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr, along with one more child[2][1].
Key Facts
- Father: Gruffudd Fychan II[8]
- Mother: Elen ferch Thomas ap Llywelyn ab Owain ap Maredudd[9]
- Spouse: Margaret Hanmer[10]
- Child: Maredudd ab Owain Glyndŵr[11], Gruffudd ab Owain Glyndŵr[12], Catrin ferch Owain Glyndŵr[13], Gwenllian ferch Owain Glyndŵr[14], Alys ferch Owain Glyndŵr[15], Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr[16], Janet Glendower[17]
- Country of citizenship: Wales[18]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Family: House of Mathrafal[21]
- Noble title: Prince of Wales[22]
- Flag: Banner of Owain Glyndŵr[23]
- Commons category: Owain Glyndŵr[24]
- Military, police or special rank: soldier[25]
- Given name: Owain[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Owain Glyndŵr[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[28], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[29], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Welsh[31], English[32], Latin[33]
- Name in native language: Owain ap Gruffydd[34]
- Connects with: Bwrdd y Tri Arglwydd[35], Mab Darogan[36], Son of the Prophecy[37]
- Sibling: Tudur ap Gruffudd[38]
Why It Matters
Owain Glyndŵr has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 50 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Who were Owain Glyndŵr's parents?
Owain Glyndŵr's father was Gruffudd Fychan II[8]. Owain Glyndŵr's mother was Elen ferch Thomas ap Llywelyn ab Owain ap Maredudd[9].
Who was Owain Glyndŵr married to?
Owain Glyndŵr's spouses include Margaret Hanmer[10].
What did Owain Glyndŵr do for work?
Owain Glyndŵr worked as a military personnel[3], land owner[4], administrator[5], and politician[6].