On September 18, 1400 in Celtic History

First action of glyn dwrs revolt as welsh rebels capture town of ruthin.

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Thu 18 Sep 1400

    Owain Glyn Dwr, leader of the last major armed Welsh protest against English rule, was both formidable tactician and visionary statesman. Rees Davies assesses how close he came to realising his dream of an independent Wales.

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