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Male Lord Gruffudd ap Rhys of Deheubarth Click to view Lord Gruffudd ap Rhys of Deheubarth in the family tree

Gruffudd was born in Dynevor Castle, Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, Wales.  Gruffudd's father was Prince Rhys ap Gruffudd of Dehuebarth or South Wales and his mother is Gwenllian ferch Madog.  His paternal grandfather was Prince Gruffudd ap Rhys of South Wales and his paternal grandmother is Gwenllian verch Gruffydd II of Gwynedd; his maternal grandfather was King Madog ap Maredydd of Powys and his maternal grandmother is Susanna verch Gruffydd. He had four brothers and three sisters, named "the Hoarse", Maelgwn, "Gloff", Maredudd, Gwenllian, Margred and Angharad. He had a half-brother and a half-sister, named "Sais" and Tangwystl.  He died on July 25th, 1201 in Strata Florida, Caronuwchclawdd, Cardiganshire, Wales.  He was buried in Strata Florida, Caronuwchclawdd, Cardiganshire, Wales.


Gruffudd's family with Matilda de Braose

‌Gruffudd and Matilda were married in a religious ceremony in 1189.  They had a son and a daughter, named Owain and Nest.

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British Kings and Queens @ p. 342

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