About Llywarch Llaety
Lived 1150 – 1160 (aged 9–10). Llywarch Llaety was a Welsh poet.
Llywarch Llaety (fl. c. 1140–1160) was a Welsh-language court poet.
A single poem by Llywarch survives, the earliest text of which is found in the Hendregadredd manuscript, in praise of Llywelyn ap Madog, son and heir of prince Madog ap Maredudd of Powys.
It is possible that Llywarch Llaety is the same person as the poet Llywarch y Nam who also composed a poem in honour of Llywelyn ap Madog.
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Who was Llywarch Llaety?
Welsh poet
When was Llywarch Llaety born?
Llywarch Llaety was born in 1150.
When did Llywarch Llaety die?
Llywarch Llaety died in 1160.
What was Llywarch Llaety's occupation?
Llywarch Llaety was a poet.
What nationality was Llywarch Llaety?
Llywarch Llaety was Welsh.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Llywarch Llaety. https://biography.guide/llywarch-llaety/
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