Biography of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd 1055-1137

Around 1055 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd was born to Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd (age 20) and Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd.

Around 1063 [his father] Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd (age 28) died.

In 1081 the Battle of Mynydd Carn was fought between the armies of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) and Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth (age 16), and the army of Caradog ap Gruffydd Prince of Gwent and Trahaearn ap Caradog (age 46) as part of a dynastic struggle for control of the Welsh kingdoms of Gwynedd and Deheubarth. The result of the battle had a radical effect on the history of Wales.

Caradog ap Gruffydd Prince of Gwent, Meilir ap Rhiwallon (age 46) and Trahaearn ap Caradog were killed.

In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) and Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth (age 16) met at St David's at which they agreed to combine forces.

In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) succeeded King Gwynedd. [his future wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 16) by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd.

In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) was imprisoned by Hugh "Wolf Fat" Avranches 1st Earl Chester (age 34) at Chester Castle [Map].

In 1094 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 39) escaped at Chester Castle [Map].

Before 1097 [his son] Cadwallon ap Gruffudd Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 41) and [his future wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 31).

In 1097 [his son] Cadwallon ap Gruffudd Aberffraw died.

In or before 1100 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 44) and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 34) were married. He the son of Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd and Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd. They were second cousin once removed.

Around 1100 [his daughter] Gwenllian Aberffraw Queen Consort Deheubarth was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1100 [his grandson-in-law] Cadwaladr ap Gruffudd Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1100 [his son] Owain "Great" King Gwynedd was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1100 [his grandson-in-law] Cadwaladr ap Gruffudd Aberffraw and [his daughter-in-law] Gwerfel ferch Gwrgan Unknown were married. He the son of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1113 [his son-in-law] Gruffudd ap Rhys King Deheubarth (age 32) and [his daughter] Gwenllian Aberffraw Queen Consort Deheubarth (age 13) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Deheubarth. She the daughter of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 58) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 48). He the son of Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth and Gwladys ferch Rhiwallon Mathrafal Queen Consort Deheubarth (age 53). They were half second cousin once removed.

Florence of Worcester. 1120. Ralph, archbishop of Canterbury, retựrned to England on Sunday the second of the nones [the 4th] of January; and on Sunday the second of the nones [the 4th] of April, at Westminster, he consecrated to the bishopric of Banger a venerable clerk named David, who was chosen by king Griffyth (age 65) and the clergy and people of Wales. At this consecration he was assisted by Richard, bishop of London, Robert, bishop of Lincoln, Roger of Salisbury, and Urban of Glamorgan (age 44).

Note. Bishop David the Scot was consecrated Bishop of Bangor.

Before 1130 [his son] Owain "Great" King Gwynedd (age 29) and [his daughter-in-law] Gwladus Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 14) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 74) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 64).

In 1132 [his son] Mareda Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 77) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 67).

In 1136 a battle, or skirmish, was fought at Maes Gwenllian [Map] between the Welsh forces of [his daughter] Gwenllian (age 36), wife of [his son-in-law] Gruffydd (age 55), with her two sons, and the Norman force of Maurice de Londres. Gwenllian and her two sons were killed.

Before 1137 [his daughter] Susanna Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 81) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 71).

Before 1137 [his son] Ranulht Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 81) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 71).

Before 1137 [his daughter] Agnes Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 81) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 71).

In 1137 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 82) died. His son [his son] Owain (age 37) succeeded King Gwynedd.

In 1162 [his former wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 97) died.

[his father] Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd and [his mother] Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of [his grandfather] Iago ab Idwal ap Meurig Aberffraw Prince Gwynedd.

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