July 2020 Ancestor of the Month: Princess Nest ferch Rhys. She is in the 28th generation back in the FitzGerald family.
- Nest was born in Wales.
- Her father was Rhys ap Tewdwr (now Tudor), Prince of the last King of Deheubarth I of Wales. He was known as the last king of the Britions.
- The Tudors are descended from her father.
- Nest and Gerald married and he built Cilgerran Castle for her. They had at least five children together:
- William FitzGerald (?-?) He was Lord of Carew
- Maurice FitzGerald (1105-1176) (we are descended from him)
- Davis FitzGerald (?-?) He was Bishop of St. David’s.
- Angharad (?-?)
- Gwladys (?-?)
- It is unknown when Nest died. She was known as a beautiful lady.
- https://cadw.gov.wales/more-about-cilgerran-castle
Bryant Family Tree 