David Ap Llywelyn

David Ap Llywelyn (born c. 1208—died Feb. 25, 1246, Aber, Gwynedd, Wales) was a Welsh prince, ruler of the state of Gwynedd in northern Wales from 1240 to 1246. His father, Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, had made Gwynedd the centre of Welsh power, and his mother, Joan, was the illegitimate daughter of King John of England (ruled 1199–1216). Although Llywelyn designated David as his successor, his half brother Gruffudd opposed him. While the aged Llywelyn lay...