Principality of Wales

Principality of Wales was a state in British Isles (Europe) that lasted from 1216 to 1283 CE, about 67 years. Its people spoke Celtic languages (Gaulish, Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Breton).

Built by Llywelyn the Great and his grandson Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, whom Henry III recognised as Prince of Wales in 1267. Edward I conquered it in 1277 to 1283 and ringed it with castles.

See Principality of Wales on the interactive timeline

Facts

Dates

1216 to 1283 CE

Duration

67 years

Type

State

Region

British Isles, Europe

Language family

Celtic

Capital

Aberffraw

Came from

• Kingdom of Gwynedd c. 450 to 1216 CE

Became

• Kingdom of England (Norman and Plantagenet) 1066 to 1485 CE

Events in Europe during its time

• 1240 Mongols sack Kiev

Neighbours in Europe

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE
• Kievan Rus 882 to 1240 CE
• Papal States 756 to 1870 CE
• Kingdom of Scotland 843 to 1707 CE
• Republic of Genoa c. 1005 to 1797 CE
• Kingdom of Portugal 1139 to 1910 CE
• Kingdom of Bohemia 1198 to 1918 CE
• Grand Duchy of Lithuania c. 1236 to 1795 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE, Middle East
• Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE, North and West Africa
• Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE, South Asia
• Mamluk Sultanate 1250 to 1517 CE, North and West Africa
• Kingdom of Zimbabwe c. 1220 to 1450 CE, Central and Southern Africa

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