Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the Last Prince of Wales
| Autor: | Maria Evgenyevna Loshkareva |
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| Jazyk: | ruština |
| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Zdroj: | Известия Уральского федерального университета. Серия 2: Гуманитарные науки, Vol 20, Iss 2(175), Pp 97-110 (2018) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 2227-2283 2587-6929 |
| DOI: | 10.15826/izv2.2018.20.2.028 |
| Popis: | This article considers Dafydd ap Gruffydd, the last native prince of Wales. Dafydd ap Gruffydd is not considered a national hero of Wales, despite the fact that he met his death fighting for his country and people. He is believed to have been the one who started the last war (1282–1283) ending with the English conquest of Wales. Dafydd’s defeat and death signified the loss of independence of Wales. His reign is usually described briefly and as not more than a part of inevitable English conquest. It is commonly accepted that Dafydd was the first man of noble rank to be hanged, drawn, and quartered in England for high treason. His trial was held before parliament. Dafydd ap Gruffydd has traditionally been described as an “evil genius” of Llywelyn the Last, a traitor who left his brother and people. This article is an attempt to analyse some causes of Dafydd’s acts from the political and legal points of view. Dafydd’s disagreement with Llywelyn’s policy aimed at the reformation of traditional authority structures as well as his intentions to move into the marcher lordships must be taken into account. Furthermore, according to the Laws of Hywel Dda which were in force in Wales throughout the Middle Ages, Dafydd was a rightful heir deprived of his property and power by his brother. In addition, Dafydd’s role in the last war did not seem unquestionable, since it was possible that Llywelyn had approved his attack. The research refers to a wide range of sources, including Welsh and English chronicles, official acts, and letters of Welsh and English rulers. |
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