Lleucu was the name of the wife of Llewelyn Bren (a.k.a. "Llewelyn of the Woods"), a minor Welsh nobleman of the late 13th and early 14th centuries who revolted against the English-appointed landowner of Glamorgan, Payn de Turberville of Coity. Lleucu fought alongside her husband (as did their sons), but they were unsuccessful. Llywelyn surrendered unconditionally, other than to plead that only he should be punished and his followers should be spared (this earned him the respect of the English lords). However, before he could be pardoned, Edward II's favorite, Hugh Despenser the Younger, unlawfully executed him, spurring more resentment (from both the Welsh and English people) that eventually lead to the overthrow of Edward II.After this, the sons of Llewelyn & Lleucu had the family lands restored to them; and succeeding Earls of Hereford continued to pay Lleucu an allowance until she died in 1349.Edit: corrected the centuries.
After this, the sons of Llewelyn & Lleucu had the family lands restored to them; and succeeding Earls of Hereford continued to pay Lleucu an allowance until she died in 1349.
Edit: corrected the centuries.