The Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller may have contributed much to medieval Wales, but the impact of the Princes of Deheubarth on the period should not be underestimated either, writes Dr ...

At 16 years old her father received a visit from two men - Prince Grufydd of Deheubarth, now much of south west Wales, and his brother Hywel. Immediately, ...

Thus, Hywel ruled Dyfed and Seisyllwg and decided to combine them into one kingdom, Deheubarth. His cousin, Idwal Foel was ruler of Gwynedd until his death in battle in 942.

Following the death of Henry I in 1135 England entered a period of disorder. This provided an opportunity for the native Welsh princes such as Rhys ap Gruffudd of Deheubarth to regain lost ground ...

Thus, Hywel ruled Dyfed and Seisyllwg and decided to combine them into one kingdom, Deheubarth. His cousin, Idwal Foel was ruler of Gwynedd until his death in battle in 942.

Following the death of Henry I in 1135 England entered a period of disorder. This provided an opportunity for the native Welsh princes such as Rhys ap Gruffudd of Deheubarth to regain lost ground ...