NameLlywelyn Ap Ifor
Birthabt 1282, St. Clears, Peuliniog, Carmarthenshire, Wales
Spouses
Birthabt 1304, Cyfoeth Meredydd, Gwynllwg, Monmouthshire, England
Notes for Llywelyn Ap Ifor
71A significant marriage. Around 1334 Llewelyn ap Ifor, Lord of St. Clere, married Angharad, daughter and heiress of Sir Morgan ap Maredudd (Meredith), Lord of Tredegar. According to the pedigree, their son Morgan ap Llewelyn, was responsible for the adoption of Morgan as a fixed surname.
In 1337 Edward III of England claimed the throne of France and the subsequent "100 Years War" gave the Morgans much opportunity for advancement through military action overseas.
Notes for Angharad (Spouse 1)
71A significant marriage. Around 1334 Llewelyn ap Ifor, Lord of St. Clere, married Angharad, daughter and heiress of Sir Morgan ap Maredudd (Meredith), Lord of Tredegar. According to the pedigree, their son Morgan ap Llewelyn, was responsible for the adoption of Morgan as a fixed surname.
In 1337 Edward III of England claimed the throne of France and the subsequent "100 Years War" gave the Morgans much opportunity for advancement through military action overseas.