Biography of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd 1055-1137

Paternal Family Tree: Aberffraw

Around 1055 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd was born to Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd (age 20) and Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd.

Around 1063 [his father] Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd (age 28) died.

Battle of Mynydd Carn

In 1081 the Battle of Mynydd Carn was fought between the armies of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) and Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth (age 16), and the army of Caradog ap Gruffydd Prince of Gwent and Trahaearn ap Caradog (age 46) as part of a dynastic struggle for control of the Welsh kingdoms of Gwynedd and Deheubarth. The result of the battle had a radical effect on the history of Wales.

Caradog ap Gruffydd Prince of Gwent, Meilir ap Rhiwallon (age 46) and Trahaearn ap Caradog (age 46) were killed.

In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) and Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth (age 16) met at St David's at which they agreed to combine forces.

In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) succeeded King Gwynedd. [his future wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 16) by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd.

In 1081 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 26) was imprisoned by Hugh "Wolf Fat" Avranches 1st Earl Chester (age 34) at Chester Castle [Map].

In 1094 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 39) escaped at Chester Castle [Map].

Before 1097 [his son] Cadwallon ap Gruffudd Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 41) and [his future wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 31).

In 1097 [his son] Cadwallon ap Gruffudd Aberffraw died.

In or before 1100 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 34) were married. He the son of Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd and Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd. They were second cousin once removed.

Around 1100 [his daughter] Gwenllian Aberffraw Queen Consort Deheubarth was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1100 [his son] Cadwaladr ap Gruffudd Aberffraw and [his daughter-in-law] Gwerfel ferch Gwrgan Unknown were married. He the son of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1100 [his son] Cadwaladr ap Gruffudd Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1100 [his son] Owain "Great" King Gwynedd was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 45) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 35).

Around 1113 [his son-in-law] Gruffudd ap Rhys King Deheubarth (age 32) and [his daughter] Gwenllian Aberffraw Queen Consort Deheubarth (age 13) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Deheubarth. She the daughter of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 58) and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 48). He the son of Rhys ap Tewdwr King Deheubarth and Gwladys ferch Rhiwallon Mathrafal Queen Consort Deheubarth (age 53). They were half second cousin once removed.

Florence of Worcester Continuation. 1120. Ralph, archbishop of Canterbury, retựrned to England on Sunday the second of the nones [the 4th] of January; and on Sunday the second of the nones [the 4th] of April, at Westminster, he consecrated to the bishopric of Banger a venerable clerk named David, who was chosen by king Griffyth (age 65) and the clergy and people of Wales. At this consecration he was assisted by Richard, bishop of London, Robert, bishop of Lincoln, Roger of Salisbury, and Urban of Glamorgan (age 44).

Note. Bishop David the Scot was consecrated Bishop of Bangor.

In 1125 [his brother-in-law] Goronwy Unknown (age 45) died.

Before 1130 [his son] Owain "Great" King Gwynedd (age 30) and [his daughter-in-law] Gwladus Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 14) were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 74) and Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 64).

In 1132 [his son] Mareda Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 77) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 67).

Before 1137 [his son] Ranulht Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 81) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 71).

Before 1137 [his daughter] Susanna Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 81) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 71).

Before 1137 [his daughter] Agnes Aberffraw was born to King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 81) and [his wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 71).

In 1137 King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd (age 82) died. His son [his son] Owain "Great" King Gwynedd (age 37) succeeded King Gwynedd.

In 1162 [his former wife] Angharad Queen Consort Gwynedd (age 97) died.

[his father] Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd succeeded King Gwynedd.

[his father] Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd and [his mother] Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd were married. She by marriage Queen Consort Gwynedd. He the son of Iago ab Idwal ap Meurig Aberffraw Prince Gwynedd.

Royal Ancestors of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd 1055-1137

Kings Gwynedd: Son of Cynan ab Iago King Gwynedd

Kings Powys: Great x 7 Grand Son of Cadell ap Brochfael King Powys

Royal Descendants of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd 1055-1137

Owain "Great" King Gwynedd x 1

Gwenllian Aberffraw Queen Consort Deheubarth x 1

King Robert II of Scotland x 1

King Richard II of England x 1

King Henry V of England x 1

Philippa Lancaster Queen Consort Denmark x 1

Joan Beaufort Queen Consort Scotland x 2

King Edward IV of England x 4

King Richard III of England x 4

Anne Neville Queen Consort England x 7

King Henry VII of England and Ireland x 3

Queen Anne Boleyn of England x 7

Anne Jagiellon Holy Roman Empress x 1

Queen Jane Seymour x 7

Catherine Parr Queen Consort England x 12

Queen Catherine Howard of England x 6

Jane "Nine Days Queen" Grey I Queen England and Ireland x 13

President George Washington x 4

Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom x 1092

Queen Consort Camilla Shand x 396

Diana Spencer Princess Wales x 3345

Catherine Middleton Princess of Wales x 9

Ancestors of King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd 1055-1137

King Gruffudd ap Cynan of Gwynedd

Great x 1 Grandfather: Sitric Silkbeard King Dublin

GrandFather: Olaf mac Sitriuc

Mother: Ragnaillt Unknown Queen Consort Gwynedd