Dafydd ap Gruffydd becomes the last Tywysog…
1283 CE
Dafydd ap Gruffydd becomes the last Tywysog of Gwynedd and Prince of Wales.
Dafydd is leader of his nation only for a few months after his brother's death.
Edward I of England by January 1283 has the heartland of independent Wales ringed with a massive army.
Dafydd initially operates from Dolwyddelan and is supported by various royal refugees from Powys Fadog and Deheubarth; including Rhys Wyndod, Rhys Ieuanc and the sons of Maredudd ab Owain.
With limited resources of manpower and equipment available the passes leading to Dolwyddelan becomes indefensible and …