Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd

Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd
Princess consort of Deheubarth
Bornc. 1097
Aberffraw, Anglesey (Ynys Môn), Kingdom of Gwynedd
Died1136 (aged 38–39)
Kidwelly Castle, Kidwelly (Cydweli), Wales
SpouseGruffydd ap Rhys, Prince of Deheubarth
IssueMorgan ap Gruffydd
Maelgwyn ap Gruffydd
Gwladus ferch Gruffydd
Nest ferch Gruffydd
Owain ap Gruffydd
Maredudd ap Gruffydd
Rhys ap Gruffydd
Sion ap Gruffydd
HouseAberffraw
FatherGruffudd ap Cynan
MotherAngharad ferch Owain

Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd (audio) (Gwenllian, daughter of Gruffydd; c. 1097 – 1136) was a 12th century Welsh rebel and Princess consort of Deheubarth. The daughter of Prince of Gwynedd Gruffudd ap Cynan and member of the House of Aberffraw, she married Gruffydd ap Rhys, the Prince of Deheubarth, and would lead a "patriotic revolt" with him during the Great Revolt of 1136 until her death at the battle at Kidwelly Castle.

Her death would serve as a rallying cry for Welsh rebels, and she became a symbol of Welsh independence. There are several notable artistic depictions of Gwenllian, often depicting her with a sword in hand, or riding a chariot into battle in the style of Boudicca. She is sometimes confused with Gwenllian ferch Llywelyn, who lived two centuries later.