Maredudd ab Owain Glyndŵr facts for kids

Maredudd ab Owain Glyndŵr was a son of Margaret Hanmer and Owain Glyndŵr. His father, Owain Glyndŵr, was a famous Welsh leader. Maredudd was the last important person still fighting in his father's rebellion. This rebellion happened in Wales between 1400 and about 1416.

Maredudd's Early Life and Role

Not much is known about Maredudd's childhood. We don't even know when he was born. He might have been too young when the rebellion first started.

Many of Maredudd's brothers and sisters were captured by the English. But Maredudd was never caught. As his father grew older and less healthy, Maredudd became more important. The English saw him as the new leader of the remaining rebels. They often mentioned him first when offering pardons to rebels.

In 1416, Maredudd was in North Wales. He was trying to gather people to fight against the English. He even had some Scottish fighters with him. In 1417, King Henry V of England offered a royal pardon. This pardon was for both Maredudd and his father. But Maredudd refused it.

Historians believe this pardon focused more on Maredudd. This might mean the English thought his father was already dead by then.

Some stories say Maredudd fought at the famous Battle of Agincourt. They also say he worked for the English king. However, these stories are likely about a different person. There was another Maredudd ab Owain. This other Maredudd was a lord from Cardigan. He first supported Owain Glyndŵr. But he later switched sides in 1409. He then became loyal to the English king. This other Maredudd even led his own soldiers at the Battle of Agincourt.

The End of the Rebellion

Maredudd finally accepted a pardon in 1421. This pardon was only for himself. He did not ask for one for his father. This event is usually seen as the official end of the Glyndŵr rebellion. It also marked the final return of English control over Wales.