Einion ab Anarawd (c.1130–1163) was the son of Anarawd ap Gruffydd.

Early life edit

Einion was born around 1130 AD in Carmarthenshire, Wales. He was Christened of the tribe Rhys ap Tewdwr. His mother is Margred ferch Cadwaladr.[citation needed]

Adulthood edit

Rhys ap Gruffydd was the uncle of Einion.[1][2] Einion aided King Henry II of England in 1158 in taking and destroying all the castles of Caredigion, gaining much in spoils of war.[3][4][5] He was the captain of the king's bodyguard and the leader of the procession that raided the castles.[6][7][8][9]

Einion was the father of Anarawd ab Einion (abt. 1150-1198), Madog ab Einion (abt. 1150 - 1193), and Hywel ab Einion (abt. 1150-1193).[citation needed]

Death edit

Einion was killed in 1163 by orders of Roger de Clare, 2nd Earl of Hertford.[10][11] He was killed by one of his servants while sleeping.[12] His murderer was Walter de Clifford.[13]

Notes edit

  1. ^ Turvey 2002, p. 60.
  2. ^ Moore 2005, p. 101.
  3. ^ Woodward 1859, p. 276.
  4. ^ Barbier 1908, p. 88.
  5. ^ Ashley 2012, p. 837.
  6. ^ Davies 2000, p. 67.
  7. ^ Jones 1870, p. 139.
  8. ^ Llwyd 2002, p. 162.
  9. ^ Williams 1869, p. 252.
  10. ^ British Museum 1971, p. 319.
  11. ^ Spurrell 1882, p. 66.
  12. ^ National Library of Wales 1952, p. 143-145.
  13. ^ Evans 1901, p. 235.

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