BattlefieldsGlyndwr Parliament at Machynlleth 1404
Medieval

Glyndwr Parliament at Machynlleth 1404

1404
Montgomeryshire, Wales
Also known as: Owain Glyndwr first parliament at Machynlleth
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Montgomeryshire, Wales
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
England
VS
Victor
Glyndwr
Outcome
Glyndwr crowned Prince of Wales at Machynlleth parliament; Pennal Letter to Pope follows
The Battle

History & Significance

Glyndwr convened his first formal parliament at Machynlleth in 1404, where he was formally crowned Prince of Wales with French and Castilian ambassadors present. The Pennal Letter to the Avignon Pope, requesting transfer of the Welsh church to Avignon obedience, followed in 1406. These acts established Glyndwr not merely as a rebel leader but as a sovereign prince with diplomatic recognition and institutional government. The parliament was the last independent Welsh parliament until the Senedd in 1999.

Forces Involved

Parliamentary assembly; no battle. Estimated c. 200–500 Welsh nobles and dignitaries present.

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