Brief Life History of Rhys "Ddu" ap
When Rhys "Ddu" ap Hywel was born about 1402, in Wales, his father, Hywel ap Morgan, was 29 and his mother, Elen ferch Thomas, was 24. He married Angharad ferch Gruffudd about 1446, in Ystradfellte, Breconshire, Wales. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters.
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Spouse and Children
1402– Male
1406– Female
Children (3)
1424– Female
1430– Female
1448– Male
Parents and Siblings
1375– Male
1380– Female
Siblings (6)
1397– Female
1400– Male
1400– Female
1402– Male
1406– Male
+1 More Child
Name Meaning
A Welsh name. Some write the name Hoel, which they render 'lordly;' if so, it may come from huail, a vice-regent, regent. Arthur derives the surname Howell from Corn. -Brit, houl, the sun; and he adds, high, exalted.' But Hywel is rather from hywel, conspicuous.
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