Owain Gwynedd: Biography, Facts and Career
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Owain ap Gruffudd (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈoʊain ap 'grɨfɨð], d. 23 November 1170) or Owain Gwynedd (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈoʊain ˈɡwɨnɛð]) was King of Gwynedd from 1137 until his death in 1170, succeeding his father Gruffudd ap Cynan. He is known as Owain Gwynedd to distinguish him from the contemporary Powysian ruler, Owain Cyfeiliog, whose name was also Owain ap Gruffudd. Owain Gwynedd was the first recorded Welsh ruler to style himself king of Wales and Prince of the Welsh.
Quick facts about Owain Gwynedd
- Full name: Owain Gwynedd
- Born: 1100-01-01
- Nationality: Kingdom of Gwynedd
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q2618807
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Who is Owain Gwynedd?
Owain ap Gruffudd (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈoʊain ap 'grɨfɨð], d. 23 November 1170) or Owain Gwynedd (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈoʊain ˈɡwɨnɛð]) was King of Gwynedd from 1137 until his death in 1170, succeeding his father Gruffudd ap Cynan.
What nationality is Owain Gwynedd?
Owain Gwynedd is Kingdom of Gwynedd.
When was Owain Gwynedd born?
Owain Gwynedd was born on 1100-01-01.
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