Gruffydd Gruffydd Maelor I

Background

He was a son of Madog ap Maredudd by Susanna, daughter of Gruffudd ap Cynan.

Career

Gruffydd Maelor (died 1191) was Prince of Powys Fadog in Wales. Gruffydd received Maelor (also known as Bromfield) and Iâl (also known as Yale), as his allotted portion of Powys. He later added Nanheudwy, Cynllaith Owain and Mochnant Is Rhaeadr after the death of his half-brother Owain Fychan in 1187.

He died in 1191, leaving issue:

Madog, who succeeded his father.

Achievements

• He was to be the founder of the principal ruling family of northern Powys during the 13th century.