Owain Lawgoch

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Owain Lawgoch was a 14th-century Welsh nobleman and soldier of fortune who claimed the title Prince of Gwynedd and led campaigns against English rule while in French service during the Hundred Years’ War.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf 14th-century person
Welsh nobleman
human
mercenary captain
military leader
pretender to the throne
soldier of fortune
allegiance Kingdom of France
alsoKnownAs Owain ap Thomas ap Rhodri
Owen of the Red Hand
Yvain de Galles
linked to: Yvain
associatedWith Welsh independence movement (historical roots)
Welsh nationalism
centuryOfActivity 14th century
claimedTitle Prince of Gwynedd
Prince of Wales
conflict Hundred Years' War
countryOfCitizenship Wales
culturalSignificance figure in Welsh historical tradition
subject of Welsh legend and folklore
dynasticClaim House of Aberffraw
enemyOf English Crown
ethnicGroup Welsh people
historicalPeriod Late Middle Ages
historicalRegion Gwynedd
languageOfName Welsh
led Welsh forces in French service
militaryCampaign raids against English-held territories
militaryStatus captain in French service
nameMeaning Owain of the Red Hand
linked to: Owain Lawgoch
notableFor being a symbol of Welsh resistance to English rule
claiming the title Prince of Gwynedd
leading campaigns against English rule
service in the French army during the Hundred Years' War
occupation military commander
nobleman
soldier
opponent Kingdom of England
politicalGoal re-establishment of native rule in Gwynedd
restoration of Welsh independence
roleInWar commander of Welsh troops for France
servedIn French army
linked to: French Army
title Prince of Gwynedd (claimant)
linked to: Prince of Gwynedd

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Owain hasNotableBearer Owain Lawgoch
House of Aberffraw hasMember Owain Lawgoch
Prince of Gwynedd notableHolder Owain Lawgoch (in exile claims)
linked to: Owain Lawgoch
Owain Lawgoch nameMeaning Owain of the Red Hand
linked to: Owain Lawgoch