Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr facts for kids
Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr was believed to be a son of Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Welsh Prince of Wales. His story was discovered through the work of a historian named Peter Bartrum. This work is still being looked at by the University of Wales Aberystwyth.
We learn about Ieuan ab Owain and his family from old handwritten books called manuscripts. Two important ones are Peniarth Manuscript 287, written by Robert Vaughan of Hengwrt, and Harley 1969 by Griffith Hughes. These original manuscripts are kept safe at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth and the British Library.
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Who Was Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr?
Ieuan was likely born around the year 1380 and probably passed away around 1430. He is known as a son of the famous Welsh leader, Owain Glyndŵr. Owain Glyndŵr led a big rebellion against English rule in Wales.
Ieuan's Family and Descendants
Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr is thought to have had three sons. These sons helped carry on the family line. They were:
- Maredudd ab Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr
- Robert ab Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr
- Iorwerth ab Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr
How We Know About Ieuan
Historians learn about people from the past by studying old documents. For Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr, two key sources are ancient manuscripts. These are handwritten books that tell us about history.
Important Manuscripts
- Peniarth 287: This manuscript was written by Robert Vaughan of Hengwrt, who lived from 1592 to 1667. It contains details about Ieuan's life.
- Harley 1969: This manuscript was created by Griffith Hughes, who lived from 1634 to 1665. It also provides information about Ieuan and his family.
These old writings help us piece together the story of Ieuan ab Owain Glyndŵr and his connection to the last Welsh Prince.
