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Sir John Gray Memorial Lecture:
A notorious alliance - Owain Glyndŵr and the Mortimers

17 September, 7:30 pm

Selwyn Samuel Centre

Gareth Jones

Commencing an exciting programme of talks for the 2026/2027 season, we are delighted to welcome Gareth Jones from the Owain Glyndŵr Society

In June 1402, Owain Glyndŵr’s army defeated a large English force at the battle of Bryn Glas near Knighton; the English were led by Sir Edmund Mortimer, who was captured after the battle and then held for ransom by Glyndŵr. This talk will describe the battle, then go on to explore Mortimer’s relationship with Glyndŵr - and particularly his daughter, Catrin. Edmund married Catrin immediately after his release from six months in captivity, when he also announced his allegiance to Owain’s cause.

Owain Glyndŵr is regarded as the quintessential Welsh hero who fought against English oppression at the beginning of the 15th Century - yet four of his daughters married into the landed gentry of the English March.

This talk will focus on the story of Glyndŵr’s relationship with the most powerful of his in-laws.

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