He was the eldest son of Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor and inherited his father's lands and title in partible succession along with his four brothers Gruffydd Ial, Maredudd, Hywel and Madog Fychan.
Rhys ap Gruffydd | Madog ap Maredudd | Gruffydd ap Llywelyn | Owain Goch ap Gruffydd | William John Gruffydd | Madog II ap Gruffydd, Lord of Dinas Bran | Madog ap Llywelyn | Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor | Gruffydd II ap Madog, Lord of Dinas Bran | Elis Gruffydd | Anarawd ap Gruffydd |