Madog II ap Gruffydd, Lord of Dinas Bran facts for kids
Madog II was a Welsh prince who ruled a part of Powys called Powys Fadog. He was a leader from 1269 to 1277.
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Becoming a Prince
Madog II became prince after his father, Gruffydd Maelor II, passed away. He took over the leadership of Powys Fadog.
Working with Llywelyn
Madog II formed an alliance with Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. Llywelyn was the powerful Prince of Gwynedd. He was also seen as the leader of most of Wales. This alliance happened after an important agreement called the Treaty of Montgomery. This treaty helped define who was in charge in Wales.
The Final Conflict
In 1275, Prince Llywelyn married a woman named Eleanor. She was the daughter of Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester. Simon had been a big enemy of the English king's father, King Henry III. Eleanor's mother was Eleanor of England, who was the daughter of King John.
The English king, Edward I, was not happy about Llywelyn's marriage. He saw it as a challenge to his power. When Llywelyn did not explain his actions, King Edward declared him a rebel. In 1277, the English king invaded North Wales.
Madog's Support and Death
King Edward's main target was Gwynedd, Llywelyn's land. However, Powys Fadog was in the way. Madog II chose to support Llywelyn against the English king. Sadly, Madog was killed during the fighting in 1277.
It is believed that Madog may have been buried at Valle Crucis Abbey. He was a supporter of this important religious place.
After the Battle
Madog was succeeded by his younger brother, Gruffydd. The conflict between Llywelyn and King Edward ended with the Treaty of Aberconwy. This treaty changed many things. It meant that Gruffydd and other Welsh princes no longer had to be loyal to Llywelyn.
