Einion ab Anarawd
Bodyguard
About Einion ab Anarawd
Lived 1130 – 1163 (aged 32–33).
Einion ab Anarawd (1130–1163) was the son of Anarawd ap Gruffydd.
Early life Einion was born around 1130 AD in Carmarthenshire, Wales. He was Christened of the tribe Rhys ap Tewdwr. His mother is Margred ferch Cadwaladr.
Adulthood
Rhys ap Gruffydd was the uncle of Einion. Einion aided King Henry II of England in 1158 in taking and destroying all the castles of Caredigion, gaining much in spoils of war. He was the captain of the king's bodyguard and the leader of the procession that raided the castles.
Einion was the father of Anarawd ab Einion (abt. 1150-1198), Madog ab Einion (abt. 1150 - 1193), and Hywel ab Einion (abt. 1150-1193).
Death
Einion was killed in 1163 by orders of Roger de Clare, 2nd Earl of Hertford. He was killed by one of his servants while sleeping. His murderer was Walter de Clifford.
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Who was Einion ab Anarawd?
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When was Einion ab Anarawd born?
Einion ab Anarawd was born in 1130.
When did Einion ab Anarawd die?
Einion ab Anarawd died in 1163.
Sources & further reading
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