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In Our Time: Owain Glyndwr

Owain Glyndwr

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the fight for Welsh independence in the early 15th century

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the man behind a major revolt against England, from 1400-1412, taking control of large areas of Wales until defeated by the future Henry V

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the life of the Welsh nobleman, also known as Owen Glendower, who began a revolt against Henry IV in 1400 which was at first very successful.  Glyndwr (c1359-c1415) adopted the title Prince of Wales and established a parliament and his own foreign policy, until he was defeated by the future Henry V.  Owain Glyndwr escaped and led guerilla attacks for several years but was never betrayed to the English, disappearing without trace.

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Huw Pryce
Professor of Welsh History at Bangor University

Helen Fulton
Professor of Medieval Literature at the University of Bristol

Chris Given-Wilson
Emeritus Professor of Medieval History at the University of St Andrews

Producer: Simon Tillotson

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