Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales
I can describe Owain Glyndwr's uprising against the English.
Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales
I can describe Owain Glyndwr's uprising against the English.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Gaining support from many people in Wales, Owain and his forces captured many castles including Conwy castle.
- After a few years, Owain and his army had gained control of most of Wales.
- Owain pronounced himself the Prince of Wales, a title that English kings had given to their heirs.
- However, the English fought back and, after a few years, most of Wales was back under its control.
- Owain refused to surrender, now and again ambushing English soldiers who never managed to capture him.
Common misconception
The Welsh lords were chanting 'Owain Glyndwr, Prince of Wales' because he was the Prince.
Ensure children know that the Welsh lords were chanting because they wanted Owain to become the Prince of Wales and their leader.
Keywords
Title - a title is a word used to show someone's rank or position
Army - a group of soldiers ready to fight is called an army
Uprising - an uprising is when people rise up against the people who rule them
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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