Owain Gwynedd, ap Gruffydd, B4500, Glyn Ceiriog, Wrexham, Wales, UK
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Owain Gwynedd ap Gruffydd (Middle Welsh: Owain Gwyned; c. 1100 – 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd from 1137 until his death in 1170, and the first to be known as Prince of Wales.
Waymark Code: WMEMCK
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/13/2012
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Owain Gwynedd ap Gruffydd (Middle Welsh: Owain Gwyned; c. 1100 – 28 November 1170) was King of Gwynedd from 1137 until his death in 1170, and the first to be known as Prince of Wales.
He is considered to be the most successful of all the north Welsh princes prior to his grandson, Llywelyn the Great. He was known as Owain Gwynedd to distinguish him from another contemporary Owain ap Gruffydd, ruler of part of Powys who was known as Owain Cyfeiliog. Owain Gwynedd was a member of the House of Aberffraw, a descendant of the senior branch from Rhodri Mawr.
The coat of arms retroactively attributed to Owain Gwynedd were: Vert, three eagles displayed in fess Or
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Bearer of Coat of Arms: Noble (aristocratic) family
Full name of the bearer: Owain Gwynedd ap Gryffyth
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
On a plaque in memoriam of a battle
Material / Design: Cast metal
Blazon (heraldic description):
The coat of arms retroactively attributed to Owain Gwynedd were: Vert, three eagles displayed in fess Or, Green back ground with gold/yellow eagles.
Address:
Bridge
B4500
Glyn Ceiriog
Wrexham
Wales
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
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