 He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England for Breconshire in 1547; Hereford October 1553; Ludlow April 1553; and Ludgershall November 1554.He was son of Rhys ab Gwilym by Gwenllian, daughter of Howel Madoc.He was educated at All Souls College, Oxford, and became a notary public and receiver of the king.