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Einion was born around 1130 AD in Carmarthenshire, Wales. His mother is Margred ferch Cadwaladr.
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Einion Anarawd
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He was Christened of the tribe Rhys ap Tewdwr. Rhys ap Gruffydd was the uncle of Einion. Einion aided King Henry II of England in 1158 in taking and destroying all the castles of Caredigion, gaining much in spoils of war.
He was the captain of the king"s bodyguard and the leader of the procession that raided the castles.
Einion was the father of Anarawd ab Einion (abt 1150 - 1198), Madog ab Einion (abt 1150 - 1193), and Hywel ab Einion (abt 1150 - 1193). Einion was killed in 1163 by orders of Roger de Clare, 2nd Earl of Hertford.
He was killed by one of his servants while sleeping. His murderer was Walter de Clifford.
Walter is the father of Rosamund Clifford, a mistress of King Henry II of England.
