His wife’s cousin, Sir Rhys ap Thomas, played an important role in the battle, which led to him being knighted on the field.
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Her father was Thomas Rede, a merchant who was connected with some of the most influential families in South Wales, and her mother (or at least step-mother), was Elen, daughter of the powerful Gruffudd ap Nicholas.
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Ieuan knew Rhys ap Thomas well, and sang his praises, but there is no mention of his exploits at Bosworth.