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As its #welshhistorymonth we should carry on the story of the Princes of Deheubarth.
Cadell ap Gruffydd was the son of King Gruffyd (the aforementioned King who was murdered by his trophy queen).
Cadell ap Gruffydd was the son of King Gruffyd (the aforementioned King who was murdered by his trophy queen).
He took the throne in 1143 after his brother died of the murders. A most common complaint of the time.
Being a proud Welshman he carried on the family tradition of fighting Normans, stealing their castles and taking back their ancestral lands.
Being a proud Welshman he carried on the family tradition of fighting Normans, stealing their castles and taking back their ancestral lands.
He was very successful and within three years had turfed out Gilbert De clare (pictured) from his stronghold and captued Camarthen and Llansteffan castles.
Emboldened he travelled North and retook his ancestral lands there.
Emboldened he travelled North and retook his ancestral lands there.
