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Female Gwenllian verch Rhys Click to view Gwenllian verch Rhys in the family tree

Gwenllian was born in 1202 in Abermarlais Castle, Llansadwrn, Carmarthenshire, Wales.1   Gwenllian's father was Lord of Abermarlais Rhys (Gryg) ap Rhys and her mother was Joane de Clare.  Her paternal grandparents were King of South Wales Rhys Fychan ap Gruffydd and Gwenllian verch Madog; her maternal grandparents were 4th Earl of Hertford, 6th Earl of Clare Richard (The Surety) De Clare and Countess of Gloucester Amica Meullent Of Gloucester. She had two brothers and two sisters, named Philip, Jevan, Joane and Meredith.  She was the second oldest of the five children. She had a half-brother and a half-sister, named Rhys and Ellyw.

Family Details of Gwenllian's family with Ednyfed Fychan ap Cynwrig

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