MADOC FYCHAN

b.c. 1290, d.c. 1325

J in “Welsh Madoc Dynasties: Kingdom of Powys”

This Prince Madoc succeeded his father was puppet ruler of Powys Fadog in 1304. Some say Madoc Crypl’s title went to Gruffydd Fychan II, but most say this was his grandson, not his son. He continued as Lord of Dinas Bran, though by this time the castle was completely uninhabitable. But his father had become Lord of Glyndyfrdwy, and Lord of Cynllaith Owain, and this title was passed down to his son.

In 1400 Prince Madoc’s grandson, Owain ap Gruffydd, AKA Owen Glendower, successfully led a nation-wide revolt against the king of England and reclaimed the title Prince of Wales, the last Welshman to do so. This campaign began at Owain Glyndwr’s Mound, seen today at Corwen, Denbighshire. See http://www.castlewales.com/gldwr_mt.html He was portrayed in Shakespeare’s Henry IV as a wild mystic. Eventually the king took back control. This last of Welsh princes was last seen in 1412. His final days are unknown. See also http://www.red-dragon-wales.com/WelshPrinces/OwainGlyndwr_1.htm