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Goronwy ap Tudur Hen

unknown - 1331

House: Tudor family of Penmynydd

Titles: Lord of Penmynydd, Yeoman of the King, Forester of Snowdon

Goronwy ap Tudur Hen, a Welsh aristocrat, served as a soldier for the English crown in the First War of Scottish Independence and fought in the Battle of Bannockburn. As Lord of Penmynydd and a direct ancestor of the Royal House of Tudor, his loyalty to King Edward II of England extended throughout the king’s reign. His service included leading troops from North Wales to counter threats during the rebellion of Llywelyn Bren and the Scottish capture of Berwick. Additionally, he held the positions of yeoman and forester of Snowdon.

Notable events

  • 1311
    Inherited the Lordship of Penmynydd seamlessly upon the death of his father, Tudur Hen, due to the advantageous English property laws.
  • 1314
    Fought for King Edward II of England in the Battle of Bannockburn during the First War of Scottish Independence.
  • 1316
    Led troops from North Wales to support King Edward II during the rebellion of Llywelyn Bren, while Edward was campaigning in Scotland.
  • 1316
    Dismissed with his troops on 4 August to protect North Wales from the threat of Irish invasion.
  • 1319
    Summoned again into the King's service to retake Berwick after Scottish forces had captured it.
  • unknown
    Appointed as a yeoman of the king and made forester of Snowdon.
  • 1327
    Resumed service to Edward III following the death of Edward II.
  • 1331
    Interred in the west wall of the Franciscan Llanfaes Friary near Bangor, Gwynedd after his death.
  • 1357
    Goronwy's eldest son, Hywel ap Goronwy, became the Archdeacon of Anglesey.
  • unknown
    His son, Tudur ap Goronwy, became a knight in the service of Edward III and was the grandfather of Owain ap Maredudd ap Tudur, known as Owen Tudor.

Other details

Death: Died in 1331 and was interred at Llanfaes Friary, later moved to St Gredifael's Church, Penmynydd.

Children: Three sons: Tudur, Hywel (Archdeacon of Anglesey), Gruffydd (drowned in 1344).

Marriages: Married Gwerfyl ferch Madog, daughter of Madog ap Iorwerth, 3rd Baron of Hendwr.

Sources

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