For instance, he appeared, if somewhat briefly, as John Ross’s ancestor and a ghost who serves the Lady in Terry Brooks’ ‘ The Word and The Void’ trilogy. Through the centuries, the rebel Prince has featured in many works of literature and is the subject of several historic novels (see the list of fictional titles).

On this day, Medieval castles and other historic properties across the land open to the public festivals take place and people fly the Welsh flag from their homes.ĭo you celebrate Owain Glyndŵr Day? Please share your plans here and on Twitter using the hashtag #OwainGlyndwrDay. From Cowen, the town of his birth, to Ruthin, where the successful uprising against Henry IV of England began, on to Machynlleth, the site of the first Welsh parliament in 1404, people celebrate his life and legacy. On 16th September events take place throughout Wales to honour the man who instigated the Welsh Revolt. However, he was never captured or betrayed and, following his death, achieved an almost mythical status – on a par with Cadwaladr, King of Gwynedd and King Arthur – he became a legendary hero awaiting the call to return and liberate his people. Sadly, due to lack of artillery, the uprising was eventually suppressed by the superior resources of the English, and Glyndŵr was driven from his last strongholds in 1409. He is a central figure in Welsh history and was the last Welsh-born Prince of Wales. 1415), a descendant of the Princes of Powys, was proclaimed Prince of Wales on 16th September 1400 after rebelling against English rule. This is the fifth in a series of occasional features about Wales posted in the months leading up to the first ever Dewithon, or Wales Readathon, which takes place annually from 1st to 31st March.

( 23 ) On 16th September Wales marks the anniversary of its national hero being named the Prince of Wales.

Owain Glyn Dwr by Geoffrey Hodges