Lewis ab Owen | |
|---|---|
| Born | before 1522 (1522) |
| Died | (1555-10-12)October 12, 1555 (aged at least 33) |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Occupation | politician |
| Known for | Chamberlain and 1st Baron of the Exchequer for North Wales |
| Notable work | put down theRed Bandits of Mawddwy |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret, daughter of Robert Puleston |
| Children | 8 sons, 4 daughters |
| Father | Owen ap Hywel ap Llywelyn |
Lewis ab Owen (before 1522 – 12 October 1555), ofPlas-yn-dre,Dolgellau,Merioneth, was a Welsh politician.
He was born the eldest son of Owen ap Hywel ap Llywelyn.
He is presumed to have had some legal education as he was appointedChamberlain and 1st Baron of the Exchequer for North Wales.
He served as a J.P. for Merioneth from 1543 until his death and was appointedSheriff of Merioneth for 1545 and 1554. He was aMember of Parliament (MP) forMerioneth 1547, March 1553, April 1554, and November 1554. He wascustos rotulorum for Merioneth from 1553 to his death.[1]
After carrying out a vicious campaign to put down theRed Bandits of Mawddwy (some 80 were executed) during his shrievalty in 1555 he was ambushed and killed on a return journey fromMontgomeryshire. He had married Margaret, the daughter of Robert Puleston; they had eight sons and four daughters.