What effect did Dafydd's succession have on Gwynedd?
It lost territory
It gained territory
It maintained the same position
It was annexed by England
Answer
When Dafydd ab Owain ascended to the throne of Gwynedd in 1170, it maintained the same position as before, as a powerful principality within the Welsh kingdoms. Dafydd's father, Owain Gwynedd, had ruled Gwynedd for over 30 years, and during that time he had expanded the principality's territory and increased its power.
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