event
Date:
Dec 1215
Description:
Llywelyn had established himself leader of the independent princes of Wales, and led an army to capture castles of Carmarthen, Kidwelly, Llanstephan, Cardigan and Cilgerran. A year later he held council at Aberdyfi where the lesser princes affirmed their homage and allegiance to Llywelyn, and territorial decisions were made. Gwenwynwyn of Powys changed sides and allied himself with King John, and Llywelyn and the lesser princes drove him out of southern Powys once more. Gwenwynwyn died in England later that year, leaving an underage heir. King John also died that year, and he also left an underage heir in King Henry III, with a minority government set up in England.
In the image, the yellow areas are lands ruled by Llywelyn, the grey his client princes.
Sources:
- Llywelyn the Great - Wikipedia
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