16th September 1400, Welsh leader and resistance fighter Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers, the last native Welshman to hold the title. The declaration leads to a war of independence against English King Henry IV, and English rule in Wales. Despite its initial successes, the rebellion ultimately is suppressed, but the legend of Glyndŵr is imprinted into the popular imagination. By 1409 the Welsh had lost all the territory gained during the rebellion, and Glyndŵr was last seen in 1412, despite pardons and a reward for his capture from Henry V. He is said to have died in 1415, although by this point he had become a folk hero with his return prophesied among those still willing to fight for him. At this point in history his mythical status endures him to a similar role to King Arthur. This is shown in Shakespeare’s depiction of Glyndŵr in his play Henry IV, where the Welsh Folk Hero is surrounded by magic and wild emotions, calling “spirits from the vasty deep". Follow @ofgrave.concern for more tales from history. #owainglyndwr #owainglyndŵr #welshhistory #historyofwales #welsh #15thcentury #williamshakespeare #henryiv #henryv #princeofwales #walesadventure #wales❤️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CT7cltHFdQn/?utm_medium=tumblr
