William Griffith the Hael (circa 1445 to circa 1540), of Penhryn Castle, was a Welsh politician and Chamberlain of North Wales sometime after 1466.[1]
He became a Knight of Bath in 1489. He was also the Captain of Caernarfon Castle.[2]
He was ordered by Henry VII of England to get rid of the use of Welsh surnames.[3]
He married Jane Troutbeck, daughter of Sir William Troutbeck.[4][2] He had a son, William Griffith, who became Chamberlain of North Wales after him.[4]