Llywelyn Constantine Germanus ap Madog ap Iago (1172-1240) was second next in line to the throne when King Tegid (Tacitus) II went to war in Ireland in 1187 and first cousin to the king. During the wars in Ireland, two more first cousins (Geraint and Dafydd) and a second couisn (Pedr) died either in battle (Dafydd, in 1189) or of their wounds (Geraint in January of 1191, Pedr in June), and King Tegid II died of his wounds following the Battle of Sligeach (Sligo) in March of 1191 (although the Cambrians were still victorius). However, Llywelyn's uncle, Dafydd ap Iago (who was also next in line after Llywelyn) was protecting the realm in the name of the king (who would become provisional regent pending the return of any prior claimants to the throne).