# Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is killed (1282)

URL: https://english-history.com/timeline/1282-llywelyn-ap-gruffudd-is-killed
Categories: battle, ruler-change, main-event

Llywelyn died during renewed war against Edward I. Within the broader Medieval Kingdoms period, the English, Scottish and Welsh polities were reshaped by conquest, parliamentary development, dynastic conflict, plague and long wars with France. This event is placed at 1282 in the chronology so it can be read alongside the political, military, social and cultural changes around it. His death effectively ended the independent principality ruled by the native princes of Gwynedd.

## Why it matters
His death effectively ended the independent principality ruled by the native princes of Gwynedd.

Ruler at the time: [Edward I](https://english-history.com/rulers/edward-i)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia topic lookup — Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is killed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Search?search=Llywelyn+ap+Gruffudd+is+killed&go=Go)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Llywelyn ap Gruffudd is killed](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Llywelyn+ap+Gruffudd+is+killed)
- [Wikipedia — Timeline of British history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_British_history_%281000%E2%80%931499%29)
- [UK Parliament — Living Heritage](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/)