Rhys Ap Thomas
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| Gender | Male |
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| Born | Wales |
| United Kingdom | |
| Died | Carmarthen |
| United Kingdom | |
| Children | Gruffydd ap Rhys ap Thomas |
| Margred 'Ieuaf' ferch Sir Rhys ap Thomas | |
| Sir William ap Rhys | |
| Margaret ap Thomas | |
| Parents | Thomas ap Gruffudd |
| Elsbeth Griffith | |
| Grandchildren | Rhys ap Gruffydd |
| Catrin Wiriot | |
| George Wirriot, of Orielton | |
| Great grandchild | Francis Laugharne (or Lacharn), of St.Bride's |
| Grandparents | Mabli ap Maredudd |
| Sir John Griffith | |
| Catherine Tyrwhit | |
| Gruffurd ap Nicholas | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3759911 |
Rhys Ap Thomas Life story
Sir Rhys ap Thomas KG was a Welsh soldier and landholder who rose to prominence during the Wars of the Roses, and was instrumental in the victory of Henry Tudor at the Battle of Bosworth. He remained a faithful supporter of Henry and was rewarded with lands and offices in South Wales.