Einion ab Anarawd

Einion was born around 1130 AD in Carmarthenshire, Wales. He was Christened of the tribe Rhys ap Tewdwr. His mother is Margred ferch Cadwaladr.[1]

Rhys ap Gruffydd was the uncle of Einion.[2][3] Einion aided King Henry II of England in 1158 in taking and destroying all the castles of Caredigion, gaining much in spoils of war.[4][5][6][7] He was the captain of the king's bodyguard and the leader of the procession that raided the castles.[8][9][10][11]

Einion was the father of Anarawd ab Einion (abt. 1150 - 1198), Madog ab Einion (abt. 1150 - 1193), and Hywel ab Einion (abt. 1150 - 1193).[12] All his children were born in Carmarthenshire, Wales.[13]

Einion was killed in 1163 by orders of Roger de Clare, 2nd Earl of Hertford.[14][15][16] He was killed by one of his servants while sleeping.[17] His murderer was Walter de Clifford.[18] Walter is the father of Rosamund Clifford, a mistress of King Henry II of England.[1][19]

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