Llywelyn ab Iorwerth (Llywelyn the Great) began his career of expansion by campaigning in south Wales, capturing Norman-held castles. The capture of Cardigan demonstrated his ambition beyond Gwynedd. Llywelyn would go on to become the most powerful Welsh ruler since Gruffudd ap Llywelyn — the de facto ruler of all Wales through overlordship of the lesser princes.
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