Ambition & Aggression
Caradog now set out to emulate his father and grandfather by adding Deheubarth to his realm. In 1072 he defeated and killed the ruler of Deheubarth, Maredudd ab Owain, in a battle by the Rhymney River.
In 1078 he won another victory over Rhys ab Owain who had succeeded Maredudd as prince of Deheubarth, killing him too.
By 1081 he had forced the new prince of Deheubarth, Rhys ap Tewdwr to flee to the St David's Cathedral.
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Famous quotes containing the words ambition and/or aggression:
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