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Written by Cymruambyth.

Owain Llawgoch, historical personality (chevalier, the red hand) with a connection to Wales (Ely, Gwynedd.)

Owain Llawgoch

General, Admiral, renowned chevalier of France "the red hand", heir to the throne of Aberffraw. Remembered to this day in the the mythologies of France, the channel islands and Switzerland.
Connection: 1330 - 1348. Grandson of Llewelyn 2nd's brother and sole heir of the princes of Gwynedd.
comment by:Cymruambyth
His father was executed by the King of England, Owain grew up in the court of Philip 6th of France. Seized Guernsey from the English. Stabbed in the back by a servant, John Lambe, for £20, in the pay of the English crown.