Gruffydd Maelor

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Gruffydd Maelor was Prince of Powys Fadog. He received Maelor and Iâl as his portion of his father's realm and later added Nanheudwy, Cynllaith Owain and Lower Mochnant on the death of his half-brother Owain Fychan 1187. He later seized the cantref of Cyfeiliog from his nephews Owain and Meurig. He married Angharad, daughter of Owain Gwynedd, King of Gwynedd. He died in 1191, leaving issue:

• Madog, succeeded his father.

• Owain, joint ruler with his brother, died 1197.