Matilda de Braose
-1244
About Matilda de Braose
Matilda de Braose was the 2nd wife of Rhys Mechyll, son of Rhys Gryg and grandson of the Lord Rhys, Prince of Deheubarth.
Her parents were Reginald de Braose, Lord of Brecon and Abergavenny (c.1182-1228) and his wife Gwladus (Also known as "Gwladus the Dark Eye") Ddu (Daughter of Gwladus Ferch Llywelyn) (c.1189-1251)
Rhys Mechyll died in 1244
A Welsh chronicle, the Brut y Tywysogyon, records under the year 1248: "Rhys Fychan ap Rhys Mechyll regained the castle of Carreg Cennen, which his mother had treacherously placed in the power of the French, out of enmity for her son."
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Matilda de Braose?
-1244
When did Matilda de Braose die?
Matilda de Braose died in 1244.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Matilda de Braose
· DBpedia: Matilda de Braose (Deheubarth)
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