Owain mab Urien: Biography, Facts and Career
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Owain mab Urien (Middle Welsh Owein) (died c. 595) was the son of Urien, king of Rheged c. 590, and fought with his father against the Angles of Bernicia. The historical figure of Owain became incorporated into the Arthurian cycle of legends where he is also known as Ywain, Yvain, Ewain or Uwain. In his legendary guise he is the main character in Chrétien de Troyes's Yvain, the Knight of the Lion and the Welsh Romance Owain, or the Lady of the Fountain, which corresponds to Chrétien's poem.
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- Full name: Owain mab Urien
- Born: 0501-01-01
- Nationality: Hen Ogledd
- Known as: Royal
- Wikidata ID: Q1486268
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Owain mab Urien was born on 0501-01-01.
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