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Gruffudd ap Cynan gained control of
Gwynedd, and despite later being captured and imprisoned by the Normans for some years, escaped and reigned until 1137 becoming one of the most successful leaders of Gwynedd. Rhys ap Tewdwr regained Deheubarth and reigned until 1093. These two were later to play a
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in their army. According to his biography, Gruffudd ap Cynan insisted on an immediate attack, overruling Rhys who wished to wait until the following morning. The result was a complete victory for
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became the first Norman King to enter Wales and signalled his power by marching straight through modern day South Wales along to St David's. There he received homage from Rhys ap Tewdwr who accepted
William's overlordship. The death of
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split his kingdom leaving it in disarray and helped ensure Norman dominance of the lowlands of Gwent and
Glamorgan leading to the effective collapse of what had formerly been one of the most powerful Welsh kingdoms.
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The battle took place about a day's march north of St David's. In the evening
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was a descendant of the traditional ruling house of
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Russell (ed) (2006). Vita Griffini Filii Conani: The Medieval Latin Life of Gruffudd Ap Cynan. University of Wales Press.
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