Iorwerth Drwyndwn


Iorwerth ab Owain Gwynedd, also called Edward, was the eldest legitimate son of Owain Gwynedd and his first wife Gwladys ferch Llywarch. He married Marared ferch Madog. His son, Llywelyn the Great, eventually united the realm and became known as Llywelyn Fawr and is one of Wales's most famous monarchs. Iorwerth received Nant Conwy as his inheritance from his father, Owain Gwynedd. However, he did not receive the crown succession, as was the normal tradition, because of his nose defect.

Death

He was killed in battle at Pennant Melangell, in Powys, during the wars deciding the succession following the death of his father.

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