Marriage and Issue
Gruffydd married Ealdgyth of Mercia, daughter of Ælfgār, they had the following children:
- Maredudd ap Gruffydd (died 1069)
- Idwal ap Gruffydd (died 1069)
- Nesta ferch Gruffydd, married Osbern FitzRichard of Richard's Castle. Their daughter Agnes (or Nest) married Bernard de Neufmarche
| Regnal titles | ||
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| Preceded by Iago ab Idwal ap Meurig |
King of Gwynedd 1039–1063 |
Succeeded by Bleddyn ap Cynfyn |
| King of Powys 1039–1063 |
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| Preceded by New Claimant |
Pretender King of Deheubarth 1043–1047 |
Succeeded by Title given up in favour of Gruffydd ap Rhydderch |
| Preceded by Meurig ap Hywel |
King of Gwent 1055–1063 |
Succeeded by Cadwgan ap Meurig |
| Preceded by Gruffydd ap Rhydderch |
King of Morgannwg 1055–1063 |
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| King of Deheubarth 1055–1063 |
Succeeded by Maredudd ab Owain ab Edwin |
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