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Dafydd ap Gruffudd

Prince of Wales and last independent ruler of Wales · United Kingdom · On the map · Historical Figures · Lived 1238 to 1283 · aged 45

Dafydd ap Gruffudd, also known as Dafydd III, was a Prince of Gwynedd until after the death of his brother, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, when he proclaimed himself as the Prince of Wales from 11 December 1282.

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He became a fugitive after waging war against the English occupation of Wales, but was captured, and then hanged, drawn and quartered on 3 October 1283, which were on the orders of King Edward I of England. He was the last native Prince of Wales before the conquest of Wales by Edward I in 1283.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1238 to 1283 · aged 45