Mark Drakeford ‘moved’ by historic letter asking for French help against ‘barborous’ English
by Steven Morris from World news | The Guardian on (#69X9Y)
Welsh first minister shown Owain Glyndr's 1406 Pennal letter during visit to France to strengthen ties
The Welsh first minster has spoken of his emotion at the contemporary resonances" he perceived in a letter written by a 15th century Prince of Wales envisioning a country free from the rule of the barbarous" English.
During a visit to France, Mark Drakeford said he was moved by the Pennal letter sent by Owain Glyndr to the king of France, Charles VI, in 1406 asking for help in his fight against English rule.
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