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Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd 1129–1197 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1129

Birth Location: Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales

Death Date: 28 April 1197

Death Location: St.david Cathedral, Wales

Father: Gruffydd Rhys

Mother: Gwenllian Rhys

Spouse(s): Gwenllian Madog, Ystedur Caradog, Gwenddydd Cynddelw, Rhys Gruffudd, Nest Caradog, Ystedur Caradog, Gwenddydd Cynddelw, Rhys Gruffudd, Nest Caradog, Maud DeBraose, Anne Mareiddig, Angharad Hwfa

Children(s): Ithel Rhys, Nesta Griffith, Catrin Rhys, Elinor Rhys, Nest Gruffudd, Cadwgan RHYS, Hywel Rhys, Angharad Griffydd, Gruffydd II, Gruffydd Deheubarth, Lleucu Rhys, Maelgwn ApRhys, Rhys Rhys, Ankaret Rhys, Rhys Rhys, Cynwrig Rhys, Maredudd ApRhys, Rhys RHYS, Anarawd Rhys, Margaret Gruffydd, Agnes Rhys, Ankaret None, Cadwgan Gruffudd, Gwenllian Rhys, Cadwaladr Rhys, Angharat Wales, Elinor Rhys, Meredydd Arginydd, Ednyfed Vychan, Tangwystl RHYS, Hywel Rhys, Angharad Rhys, Gwladus Rhys, Agnes Rhys, Annest Rhys, Rhys Rhys, Owain Rhys, Maelgwn Rhys, Rhys HYWEL, Gwenllian Rhys, Margred Rhys, Tangwystl Rhys, Gruffydd Rhys, Rhys ApRhys, Angharad Rhys, Hywel ApRhys, Elinor Rhys, Hywel ApRhys, Hywel Rhys, Rhys ApRhys, Maredudd apRhys, Angharad Rhys, Maredudd apRhys, Gwladus Rhys, Cyhylen Rhys, Rhys Mechyll, Cyhyllen Voel

The story of Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd began in 1129 in Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales. Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd married Angharad Verch Hwfa, Anne Worwyn Dau Mareiddig, Gladys Powys, Gwenddydd Verch Cynddelw, Gwenllian Verch Madog, Maud Debraose, Nest Verch Caradog, Rhys Ap Gruffudd, Ystedur Verch Caradog, and had children including Agnes Verch Rhys, Anarawd Ap Rhys, Angharad Griffydd, Angharad South Wales Ferch Rhys, Angharad Verch Rhys, Angharat Desouth Wales, Ankaret, Ankaret Verch Rhys, Annest Verch Rhys, Cadwaladr Ap Rhys, Cadwgan Ap Gruffudd, Cadwgan Ap Rhys, Catrin Ferch Rhys, Cyhylen Voal Ap Rhys, Cyhyllen Ap Rhys Voel, Cynwrig Ap Rhys, Ednyfed Vychan, Elinor Verch Rhys, Elinor Yr Arglwydd Rhys, Gruffydd Ap Rhys, Gruffydd Ap Rhys Ii, Gruffydd Ap Rhys Lord Deheubarth, Gwenllian Ferch Rhys, Gwenllian Verch Rhys, Gwladus Verch Rhys, Hywel Sais Ap Rhys, Hywel Ap Rhys, Hywel Aprhys, Hywel Sais Ap Rhys, Ithel Ap Rhys, Lleucu Verch Rhys, Maelgwn Aprhys, Maelgwn Deheubarth Ap Rhys, Maredudd Gethin Aprhys, Maredudd Monk At Whitland Abbey Aprhys, Margaret Verch Ap Gruffydd, Margred Verch Rhys, Meredydd Gethen Arginydd, Nest Verch Gruffudd, Nesta Verch Griffith, Owain Ap Rhys, Rhys Ap Hywel, Rhys Ap Rhys, Rhys Aprhys, Rhys Gloff Ap Rhys, Rhys Gryg The Hoarse Ap Rhys, Rhys Gyrg Ap Rhys, Rhys Vychan Ap Rhys Mechyll, Tangwystl Verch Rhys. Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd passed away in 1197 in St.david Cathedral, Wales.

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Biography

  • The story of Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd began in 1129 in Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales.
  • Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd married Angharad Verch Hwfa, Anne Worwyn Dau Mareiddig, Gladys Powys, Gwenddydd Verch Cynddelw, Gwenllian Verch Madog, Maud Debraose, Nest Verch Caradog, Rhys Ap Gruffudd, Ystedur Verch Caradog, and had children including Agnes Verch Rhys, Anarawd Ap Rhys, Angharad Griffydd, Angharad South Wales Ferch Rhys, Angharad Verch Rhys, Angharat Desouth Wales, Ankaret, Ankaret Verch Rhys, Annest Verch Rhys, Cadwaladr Ap Rhys, Cadwgan Ap Gruffudd, Cadwgan Ap Rhys, Catrin Ferch Rhys, Cyhylen Voal Ap Rhys, Cyhyllen Ap Rhys Voel, Cynwrig Ap Rhys, Ednyfed Vychan, Elinor Verch Rhys, Elinor Yr Arglwydd Rhys, Gruffydd Ap Rhys, Gruffydd Ap Rhys Ii, Gruffydd Ap Rhys Lord Deheubarth, Gwenllian Ferch Rhys, Gwenllian Verch Rhys, Gwladus Verch Rhys, Hywel Sais Ap Rhys, Hywel Ap Rhys, Hywel Aprhys, Hywel Sais Ap Rhys, Ithel Ap Rhys, Lleucu Verch Rhys, Maelgwn Aprhys, Maelgwn Deheubarth Ap Rhys, Maredudd Gethin Aprhys, Maredudd Monk At Whitland Abbey Aprhys, Margaret Verch Ap Gruffydd, Margred Verch Rhys, Meredydd Gethen Arginydd, Nest Verch Gruffudd, Nesta Verch Griffith, Owain Ap Rhys, Rhys Ap Hywel, Rhys Ap Rhys, Rhys Aprhys, Rhys Gloff Ap Rhys, Rhys Gryg The Hoarse Ap Rhys, Rhys Gyrg Ap Rhys, Rhys Vychan Ap Rhys Mechyll, Tangwystl Verch Rhys.
  • Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd passed away in 1197 in St.david Cathedral, Wales.

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Rhys Gruffudd's Ancestors

Self
Rhys Gruffudd
1129–1197
Birth Place: Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales
Parents
Gruffydd (Prince of So Wales) Ap Rhys
1081–1137
Dynevor Castle, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Gwenllian (Verch) Rhys
1085–1136
, Caernarvonshire, , Wales
Grandparents
Rhys ((Prince of So Wales) Ap) Tewdwr
–1093
Carmarthenshire, Wales
Gwladus (Verch) Rhiwallon
1041–1139
, , Powys, Wales
Gruffydd ApCynan
1055–1169
Caernarvonshire, Wales
Angharad (Verch) Owain
1065–1162
Flintshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
Tewdwr ApCadell
–1056
Gwenllian Gwyn
–1069
2nd-Great-Grandparents
King ApEinion
–1018
Elinor Gwerystan
–1002
Gwyn ApRhytherch
–1030

Rhys Gruffudd's Descendants

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Rhys (So Wales Ap) Gruffudd (1129–28 April 1197) m. Gwenllian (Verch) Madog (1131–1148) m. Ystedur (Verch) Caradog (1129–1173) m. Gwenddydd (Verch) Cynddelw (1139–) m. Rhys (Ap) Gruffudd (1118–1177) m. Nest (Verch) Caradog (1256–) m. Ystedur (Verch) Caradog (1129–1173) m. Gwenddydd (Verch) Cynddelw (1139–) m. Rhys (Ap) Gruffudd (1118–1177) m. Nest (Verch) Caradog (1256–) m. Maud DeBraose (1116–20 Mar 1201) m. Anne (Worwyn dau) Mareiddig (1247–) m. Angharad (Verch) Hwfa (1167–)
  1. 1. Ithel (Ap) Rhys 1155–1210 m. Gwenllian (Verch) Hywel 1155–1236
    1. 1. Gwladus (verch) Ithel 1185–1218 m. Madog (Powys Fadog apGruffydd) Maelor 1185–1236 m. Gruffudd (Maelor Ap) Madog 1190–1236
      1. 1. Gruffydd (Maelor Fadog) apMadog 1218–1269 m. Emma DeAudley 1218–1265 m. Matilda (de) Braose 1173– m. Emma D'Audley 1224–1278 m. Angharad (Verch Qwain) Gwenydd 1155–1189
        1. 1. Margred (ferch Gruffudd) apMadog 1250–1314 m. John ARDERNE 1266–1308 m. John Arderne 1243–1308 m. Fulk (V) FitzWarine 1251–1315 m. Roger DeElleforde 1228–1308 m. John Wettenhall* 1264–1315
        2. 2. Angharad (Verch) Gruffudd 1245–1308
        3. 3. Gruffydd (Vychan ap) Gruffudd 1246–1289
        4. 4. Thomas (Sir) Touchet 1240–1315
        5. 5. Sabina Griffith 1244–1308
        6. 6. Margery (Ferch) Griffin 1270–1340
        7. 7. Lady (Margared 'Margaret'of Wales VERCH) GRUFFYDD 1270–1340
        8. 8. Anchoret (verch) Gruffydd 1245–1308
        9. 9. Owain (ap) Gruffudd 1250–1293
        10. 10. Margred (Verch) Gruffudd 1267–1336
        11. 11. Angharad (Verch) Gruffudd 1242–1277
        12. 12. Margaret (Verch) Griffith 1237–1243
        13. 13. Margery (Verch) Gryffyth 1264–1315
        14. 14. Ankaret (verch Gruffydd) deAldithley 1236–1308
        15. 15. Farwn (Gwya ap Madog) Gruffydd 1180–1270
        16. 16. Angharad (Verch) Gruffudd 1133–1308
        17. 17. Sabina (verch) Gruffudd 1244–1308
        18. 18. Margaret ("Margery" Verch Gruffydd) "Griffith" 1280–1299
        19. 19. Angharad (Ferch) Maelor* 1256–1308
        20. 20. Angharad (Verch) Gruffudd 1245–1308
        21. 21. Madog (ap) Gruffudd 1244–1277
        22. 22. Angharad (de POWYS) GRIFFITH 1244–1308
        23. 23. Madog (II ap) Madog –1277
        24. 24. Lady (Margred ferch Gruffudd ap) Madog 1250–1314
        25. 25. Gruffydd (Fychan I Ap) Madog 1238–1289
        26. 26. Madog (Ap Gruffudd II) Maelor 1185–1269
        27. 27. Madog (II Prince of Powys Fadog Lord of Dinas Bran ap) Gruffydd –1277
      2. 2. Iowerth (Ddu) ApMadog 1215–1269
      3. 3. Madog (ApGruffudd) Maelor 1185–1236
      4. 4. Hywel (ap) Madog 1200–1268
      5. 5. Gruffyd (Ap) Madoc 1210–1300
      6. 6. Tangwystl (Ferch) Madog 1219–
      7. 7. Maredudd (ap) Madog 1200–1256
      8. 8. Gruffydd (Ap Madoc) Powys 1218–1269
      9. 9. Griffith (Ap) Madoc 1218–1269
      10. 10. Iorwerth (ap) Madog 1220–1236
      11. 11. Morfudd (verch) Madog 1238–1275
      12. 12. Maelor Gryffyth 1234–1269
      13. 13. Nest (verch) Madog 1229–
      14. 14. Trahaern (Ap) Madoc 1358–
      15. 15. Tudor (Ap) Madog 1230–
      16. 16. Trahaern ApMadoc 1220–
      17. 17. Morfydd (Verch) Madog 1238–1308
      18. 18. Griffith (Ap) Madog 1316–1346
      19. 19. Lord (Bromfield Madoc) ApGruffydd 1210–1269
      20. 20. Gruffydd (Fychan ap Gruffydd Lord) Glyndwrdwy 1220–
      21. 21. Maredydd (VERCH) MADOG –1256
      22. 22. GRUFFUDD (POWYS) ApMADOG 1236–1269
      23. 23. Griffith (Ap) Madoc 1218–1269
      24. 24. Griffith (Ap) Madoc 1218–1269
    2. 2. Meuric ApIthel 1170–1261
    3. 3. Rhiwallon (Llwyd ap) Ithel 1193–
    4. 4. Esyllt Ithel 1185–1218
    5. 5. Gwyladys (Verch) Ithel 1185–1218
    6. 6. Gwenllian (Verch) Rhys 1185–1218
    7. 7. RHYS (Mechyll (Prince of Deheubarth) ap) RHYS 1170–1244
  2. 2. Nesta (Verch) Griffith 1145–
  3. 3. Catrin (Ferch) Rhys 1140–
  4. 4. Elinor (Verch) Rhys 1136–1226
  5. 5. Nest (Verch) Gruffudd 1135–
  6. 6. Cadwgan (Ap) RHYS 1149–
  7. 7. Hywel (Ap) Rhys 1148–1204
  8. 8. Angharad Griffydd 1140–1226
  9. 9. Gruffydd (ap Rhys) II 1148–1201
  10. 10. Gruffydd (ap Rhys Lord) Deheubarth 1146–1201
  11. 11. Lleucu (Verch) Rhys 1155–1236
  12. 12. Maelgwn ApRhys 1170–1231
  13. 13. Rhys (Ap) Rhys 1150–1233
  14. 14. Ankaret (Verch) Rhys 1150–1226
  15. 15. Rhys (Gyrg Ap) Rhys 1150–1234
  16. 16. Cynwrig (Ap) Rhys 1157–1237
  17. 17. Maredudd (Gethin) ApRhys 1152–1210
  18. 18. Rhys (Gloff Ap) RHYS 1167–1273
  19. 19. Anarawd (Ap) Rhys 1178–
  20. 20. Margaret (Verch Ap) Gruffydd 1455–1490
  21. 21. Agnes (Verch) Rhys 1180–
  22. 22. Ankaret 1155–1226
  23. 23. Cadwgan (ap) Gruffudd 1240–
  24. 24. Gwenllian (verch) Rhys 1158–1236
  25. 25. Cadwaladr (Ap) Rhys 1173–1186
  26. 26. Angharat (DeSouth) Wales 1190–
  27. 27. Elinor (Verch) Rhys 1160–1226
  28. 28. Meredydd (Gethen) Arginydd 1182–
  29. 29. Ednyfed Vychan 1190–1233
  30. 30. Tangwystl (Verch) RHYS 1156–1216
  31. 31. Hywel (Sais Ap) Rhys –1199
  32. 32. Angharad (Verch) Rhys 1370–1420
  33. 33. Gwladus (Verch) Rhys 1174–1209
  34. 34. Agnes (Verch) Rhys 1150–1226
  35. 35. Annest (Verch) Rhys 1156–1236
  36. 36. Rhys (Gryg "The Hoarse" Ap) Rhys 1150–1255
  37. 37. Owain (ap) Rhys 1195–
  38. 38. Maelgwn (Deheubarth Ap) Rhys 1148–1231
  39. 39. Rhys (Ap) HYWEL 1148–1204
  40. 40. Gwenllian (Ferch) Rhys 1335–
  41. 41. Margred (Verch) Rhys 1156–
  42. 42. Tangwystl (Verch) Rhys 1160–
  43. 43. Gruffydd (ap) Rhys 1150–1201
  44. 44. Rhys ApRhys 1150–1233
  45. 45. Angharad (South Wales ferch) Rhys 1148–1226
  46. 46. Hywel ApRhys 1148–1204
  47. 47. Elinor (Yr Arglwydd) Rhys 1110–
  48. 48. Hywel ApRhys 1148–1204
  49. 49. Hywel ((Sais) Ap) Rhys 1160–1231
  50. 50. Rhys ApRhys 1150–1233
  51. 51. Maredudd (Gethin) apRhys 1152–1210
  52. 52. Angharad (South Wales ferch) Rhys 1148–1226
  53. 53. Maredudd (monk at Whitland Abbey) apRhys 1159–1237
  54. 54. Gwladus (Verch) Rhys 1174–1209
  55. 55. Cyhylen (Voal ap) Rhys 1095–
  56. 56. Rhys (Vychan ap Rhys) Mechyll 1195–1271
  57. 57. Cyhyllen (ap Rhys) Voel 1095–1124

Rhys Gruffudd's Timeline

2 Records

1129
1129
Birth of Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd in Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales
Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales
1197
28 April 1197
Age 68
Death of Rhys So Wales Ap Gruffudd in Pebidiog, Pembrokeshire, , Wales
Pebidiog, Pembrokeshire, , Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1129
    Event Place: Llandilo, Carmarthenshire, , Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 April 1197
    Event Place: Pebidiog, Pembrokeshire, , Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] Millennium File
    [2] Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St.david Cathedral, Wales
    Record Source: Millennium File

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