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Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd for #herhistoryproject she was a Welsh princess who together with her family was struggling against Norman invasion and lead a Welsh army into battle while her husband was seeking an alliance. She was captured and beheaded - though defeated, her patriotic revolt inspired others in South Wales to rise. For centuries after her death, Welshmen cried-out Revenge for Gwenllian when engaging in battle.