Owen Glendower

Owen Glendower was a Welsh leader who led a 15-year-long revolt against English rule in Wales.

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Profession :

Activist

Birthday :

1354

Death Date:

1416

Age :

62

Birthplace :

Welsh Marches, Wales

Owain Glyndŵr, also known as Owen Glendower, was a prominent Welsh leader and military commander during the Late Middle Ages. He is best known for spearheading a 15-year-long rebellion against English rule in Wales, striving to establish an independent Welsh parliament. Among his notable accomplishments are his victory at the Battle of Bryn Glas, the capture of the Earl of March, and his depiction in Shakespeare’s play “Henry IV, Part 1.” Glyndŵr’s enduring legacy lies in his persistent efforts to liberate Wales from English control.