Defeat of Owain Glyn Dŵr

Abstract

The recovery of the important castles of Aberystwyth and Harlech was vigorously pursued during the late summer, autumn and winter (1407–08).1 Acting as King Henry’s deputy in North and South Wales, the Prince of Wales had a formidable force under his command. His captains included the Duke of York (Edward of Rutland), the Earl of Warwick, recently returned from a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Thomas Lord Carew and Sir John Carew, and Lord Berkeley, the admiral who transported Queen Joanna from Brittany, directed operations against Aberystwyth Castle. Insufficient credit has been given Gilbert Lord Talbot, for he was largely responsible for the recovery of Harlech Castle.2 He was later to play an important part in the pacification of Wales, being appointed to treat with Glyn Dŵr and his son Maredudd when they finally submitted. He received rich rewards, the justiceanships of Chester and North Wales for his services.KeywordsSleepless NightJohn XXIIITown HouseHenry VersusGrave TroubleThese keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.