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What Happened in December 1282

Historical Events

Battle of Orewin Bridge

Dec 11 Llywelyn ab Gruffydd the last native and independent Prince of Wales is killed at the Battle of Orewin Bridge at Cilmeri, near Builth Wells, south Wales by forces of Edward I of England. Reigned from 1259 and is known as Llywelyn the Last.

Famous Deaths

  • Dec 11 Michael VIII, Paleologus, Byzantine emperor (1259-82), dies