Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd
Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd (ⓘ) (Gwenllian, daughter of Gruffydd; c. 1100 – 1136) was Princess consort of Deheubarth in Wales, and married to Gruffydd ap Rhys, Prince of Deheubarth. Gwenllian was the daughter of Gruffudd ap Cynan (1055–1137), Prince of Gwynedd and Angharad ferch Owain, and a member of the princely Aberffraw family of Gwynedd. Gwenllian's "patriotic revolt" and subsequent death in battle at Kidwelly Castle contributed to the Great Revolt of 1136.
| Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd | |
|---|---|
| Princess consort of Deheubarth | |
| Born | c. 1100 Aberffraw, Anglesey (Ynys Môn), Kingdom of Gwynedd |
| Died | 1136 (aged 35–36) Kidwelly Castle, Kidwelly (Cydweli), Wales |
| Spouse | Gruffydd ap Rhys, Prince of Deheubarth |
| Issue | Morgan ap Gruffydd Maelgwyn ap Gruffydd Gwladus ferch Gruffydd Nest ferch Gruffydd Owain ap Gruffydd Maredudd ap Gruffydd Rhys ap Gruffydd Sion ap Gruffydd |
| House | Aberffraw |
| Father | Gruffudd ap Cynan |
| Mother | Angharad ferch Owain |
There are several notable artistic depictions of Gwenllian, often depicting her with a sword in hand, or riding a chariot into battle in the style of Boudicca. She is sometimes confused with Gwenllian ferch Llywelyn, who lived two centuries later.
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