Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, Llywelyn II, also known as Llywelyn the Last, was the prince of Gwynedd, and later was recognised as the prince of Wales from 1258 until his death at Cilmeri in 1282. Llywelyn was the son of Gruffydd ap Llywelyn Fawr and grandson of Llywelyn the Great, and he was one of the last native and independent princes of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England and English rule in Wales that followed, until Owain Glyndŵr held the title during the Welsh Revolt of 1400–1415.
Fanciful sculpture of Llywelyn by Henry Alfred Pegram, Cardiff City Hall
English parliament; left to right:- Alexander III of Scotland, Edward I of England, Llywelyn II Prince of Wales.
The death of Llywelyn
The Llywelyn Monument at Cilmeri near Builth Wells
Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, also known as Llywelyn the Great, was a medieval Welsh ruler. He succeeded his uncle, Dafydd ab Owain Gwynedd, as King of Gwynedd in 1195. By a combination of war and diplomacy he dominated Wales for 45 years.
Llywelyn (left) with his sons, Gruffudd (centre) and Dafydd (right)
Dolwyddelan Castle was built by Llywelyn; the old castle nearby may have been his birthplace.
Seal of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, used on official documents
Statue of Llywelyn ab Iorwerth, Conwy