The Owain Glyndwr Rebellion Flashcards
When did the Owain Glyndwr rebellion begin?
September 1400
Why was the Owain Glyndwr rebellion a surprise to Henry IV?
Because there had been no evidence that a rebellion was brewing - it seemed as though Wales had accepted that they were under the control of England and no longer an independent country
When and under which King did Wales lose its independence?
Under Edward I in the year 1284
How did Edward I force the Welsh into submission when he took away their independence as a country?
He built an iron ring if castles across Wales and ruled with persecution
In what ways were the Welsh people persecuted?
They could not gather together
Taxed 600% more than under Welsh rule
Not allowed to marry into an English family
Not allowed to go to English towns or villages after dark
Not allowed to speak Welsh
Couldn’t own land without a permit
How did the Owain Glyndwr rebellion start?
When Owain Glyndwr (a Welsh nobleman) joined the cause - he had a property dispute with his neighbour Grey who had taken villages and land from him. Glyndwr went to Parliament in London, however parliament refused to give his land back because he was Welsh
What was the aim of the Owain Glyndwr rebellion?
For Wales to be free of English rule
What was the Owain Glyndwr rebellion dominated by?
Trying to take over castles
What type of fighting was used during the Owain Glyndwr rebellion?
Guerrilla warfare
What was the name of one of the most important pitched battles during the Owain Glyndwr rebellion?
Battle of Bryn Glas
What are the dates of the battle of Bryn Glas?
1402
How were the Welsh at a disadvantage during the battle of Bryn Glas?
Welsh army = far smaller than English army
What trick did the Welsh archers play on the English in the battle of Bryn Glas?
Welsh archers agreed to help the English by fighting on the side of the English in the battle of Bryn Glas, however as soon as the battle started they turned on the English
What were the fatalities of the Welsh compared to that of the English in the battle of Bryn Glas?
Approximately 200 Welsh died, whereas approximately 1000 English died
Why was Edmund Mortimer’s (not the heir but his uncle) marriage to Glyndwr’s daughter?
Gives Glyndwr links to a high up English family - gave Owain links with nobles- agreed to divide up England into three, with one of those three parts being Wales
