William de Londres
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William de Londres (c. 1070–1126 or 1131) was an Anglo-Norman knight, castellan of Ogmore (Welsh: Aberogwr), under the reign of William II. He was one of the twelve knights of Glamorgan who helped Robert FitzHamon conquer the Welsh Kingdom of Morgannwg at the end of the 11th century during the Norman conquest of Wales.
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William de Londres was a Norman lord, and a knight. In 1091, he assisted Robert FitzHamon in the conquest of the Kingdom of Morgannwg, who gave him the lordship of Ogmore. De Londres built Ogmore Castle in c. 1100; it was constructed by 1116 and probably before FitzHamon's death in 1107. De Londres also founded Kidwelly Castle.
After 1106, he supported Henry de Beaumont in the conquest of Gower, where he built Oystermouth Castle, after being assigned the fief of Oystermouth.
By 1114, de Londres was serving at Kidwelly.
During Gruffydd ap Rhys's rebellion in 1116, William de Londres was forced to abandon Ogmore Castle, fleeing with his cattle and belongings.
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