Today is the 728th anniversary of Llewellyn ap Gruffydd's death, marking the betrayal of Edmund Mortimer and Gruffud ap Gwenwynwyn, as well as the kidnapping of his daughter, Princess Gwenllian.
...I'm quite annoyed with King Edward I for killing her father and uncle, and then kidnapping one of my favourite historical figures and imprisoning her in a convent for life. Gwenllian's uncle, Dafydd, was the first man of prominence to be hanged, drawn, and quartered. And thus ended the independence of Wales. Did I mention that Llewellyn's head was displayed on a pike in London for over 20 years? The English are so civilised.
It's no wonder that Mum keeps writing fantasy books in which Llewellyn is saved and the independence goes on indefinitely.
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