Owain Glyndŵr

Prince of Wales
Person human Q317279
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].

Owain Glyndŵr

Summary

Owain Glyndŵr is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sycharth Castle[2]. He was born on 1354[3]. He died in Principality of Wales[4]. He died on 1415[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], land owner[7], administrator[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,339 views/month, #6,145 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Owain Glyndŵr was born in Sycharth Castle[2].
  • Owain Glyndŵr passed away in Principality of Wales[4].
  • Owain Glyndŵr was born on 1354[3].
  • Owain Glyndŵr died on 1415[5].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's father was Gruffudd Fychan II[11].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's mother was Elen ferch Thomas ap Llywelyn ab Owain ap Maredudd[12].
  • Owain Glyndŵr was married to Margaret Hanmer[13].
  • A child of Owain Glyndŵr was Maredudd ab Owain Glyndŵr[14].
  • A child of Owain Glyndŵr was Gruffudd ab Owain Glyndŵr[15].
  • A child of Owain Glyndŵr was Catrin ferch Owain Glyndŵr[16].
  • A child of Owain Glyndŵr was Gwenllian ferch Owain Glyndŵr[17].
  • A child of Owain Glyndŵr was Alys ferch Owain Glyndŵr[18].
  • A child of Owain Glyndŵr was Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr[19].
  • Owain Glyndŵr held citizenship in Wales[20].
  • Owain Glyndŵr worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Owain Glyndŵr worked as a land owner[7].
  • Owain Glyndŵr worked as an administrator[8].
  • Owain Glyndŵr worked as a politician[9].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's religion is recorded as Christianity[21].
  • Owain Glyndŵr is recorded as male[22].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's family is recorded as House of Mathrafal[24].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's noble title is recorded as Prince of Wales[25].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's flag is recorded as Banner of Owain Glyndŵr[26].
  • Owain Glyndŵr's Commons category is recorded as Owain Glyndŵr[27].

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Origins and Family

Owain Glyndŵr's place of birth was Sycharth Castle[2]. He was born on 1354[3]. His father was Gruffudd Fychan II[11]. His mother was Elen ferch Thomas ap Llywelyn ab Owain ap Maredudd[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], land owner[7], administrator[8], and politician[9].

Personal Life

Owain Glyndŵr was married to Margaret Hanmer[13]. Children include Maredudd ab he[14], 1301–1401[28]; Gruffudd ab he[15], 1375–1412[29]; Catrin ferch he[16], 1350–1413[30], of Principality of Wales[31]; Gwenllian ferch he[17]; Alys ferch he[18], an aristocrat[32], b. 1350[33]; and Ieuan ab he[19], 1380–1430[34]. His religion is recorded as Christianity[21].

Death and Burial

Owain Glyndŵr died on 1415[5]. He died in Principality of Wales[4].

Why It Matters

Owain Glyndŵr ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,339 views/month, #6,145 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Owain Glyndŵr born?

Born in Sycharth Castle[2], Owain Glyndŵr…

Where did Owain Glyndŵr die?

Owain Glyndŵr died in Principality of Wales[4].

Who were Owain Glyndŵr's parents?

Owain Glyndŵr's father was Gruffudd Fychan II[11]. Owain Glyndŵr's mother was Elen ferch Thomas ap Llywelyn ab Owain ap Maredudd[12].

Who was Owain Glyndŵr married to?

Owain Glyndŵr's spouses include Margaret Hanmer[13].

What did Owain Glyndŵr do for work?

Owain Glyndŵr worked as military personnel[6], land owner[7], administrator[8], and politician[9].

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  3. [22] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [18] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Religion or worldview Christianity
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Wales
    Flag Banner of Owain Glyndŵr
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