Very interesting. From listening I think she was welcomed in the courts as a mediator to maintain peace and reconciliation for all parties involved. It was politically expedient for King Henry that Joan married Llewelyn. I wouldn’t be surprised if she got married close to the time that the King brought her over. It sounds like affection within familial relations was enjoyed. Joan may have had the advantage of having a softer approach in dealings due to her being a woman and knowledge by affiliation. Her credit for peacemaking and possibly empathetic nature is what made her a Lady to be admired. Being an illegitimate daughter plays throughout the narrative and is possibly what kept her humble. With that said though, when her position later rose, her character remained unchanged. This can be seen by the respect she is shown even after her death with her tombstone.
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About time we engaged in some Great Woman History in a Welsh context.
Very thorough, sad to say I didn't know most of this stuff about Siwan.
Thank you for such a comprehensive history. Absolutely fascinating:-)
Glad you enjoyed it
It's not too surprising that Joan, granddaughter of Eleanor of Aquitaine, would be comfortable exercising power as a woman.
Very interesting. From listening I think she was welcomed in the courts as a mediator to maintain peace and reconciliation for all parties involved. It was politically expedient for King Henry that Joan married Llewelyn. I wouldn’t be surprised if she got married close to the time that the King brought her over. It sounds like affection within familial relations was enjoyed. Joan may have had the advantage of having a softer approach in dealings due to her being a woman and knowledge by affiliation. Her credit for peacemaking and possibly empathetic nature is what made her a Lady to be admired. Being an illegitimate daughter plays throughout the narrative and is possibly what kept her humble. With that said though, when her position later rose, her character remained unchanged. This can be seen by the respect she is shown even after her death with her tombstone.
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