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Brochfael Ysgythrog ap Cyngen, King of Powys (?)1 (M)
b. c 0502, d. 0615
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0470Cyngen ap Cadell Ddyrnllwg, King of Powys (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0470Tanglwst ferch Brychan, Saint (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* Brochfael (Latin, Brogmaglus/English, Brockmail) Ysgythrog, King ofPowys. Brochfael of the Tusks presumably had very big teeth! He lived inthe early 6th century, and the famous Taliesin was his bard for a time.Brochfael is particularly known for an incident involving St. Melangell.This stunning young woman had taken to the life of a hermit, living in asmall cell in the Powys wilds. One day, Brochfael was out hunting a harewhen the creature made for Melangell's hermitage and hid in her skirts.The dogs would not attack, and the King became so enamoured of the lady'spious beauty that he asked her to marry him. She humbly declined, soBrochfael gave her land to build a monastery instead. He should not beidentified with the Commander of Caer-Legion, of the same name, who diedat the great battle there in 613. Brochfael of Powys was buried atPentrefoelas in Gwynedd where the grave of a six foot man, with acovering slab bearing the name 'Brohomagli' has been uncovered. [DavidNash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies of the Kings of Powys]1
Name-Var Brochmael Isgythrawg ap Cyngen, King of Powys (?)1
Birth*c 05021
Birthc 05201
Death*06151
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Arddun Penasgell ferch Pabo (?)
Son-Bio*c 0545Cynan Garwyn ap Brochmael, King of Powys (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Cyngen ap Cadell Ddyrnllwg, King of Powys (?)1 (M)
b. c 0470
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0430Cadell Ddyrnllwg ap Caderyn, King of Powys (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0438Gwelfyl ferch Brychan, Saint (?)1
Note* St. Cyngen (Latin, Concennus/English, Concenn) Glodrydd, King of Powys.Cadell's son, Cyngen the Renowned, is probably to be identified with theAurelius Caninus denounced by Gildas in his late 5th century tract, DeExcidio Briannię. This name is a rather bad punning insult that means'dog-like'. Gildas accused Aurelius-Cyngen of immorality and murder andcausing Civil War in Britain. Later generations, however, appear to haveonly remembered his patronage of the saints and generous endowments tothe church. What is probably his memorial stone was discovered being usedas a gatepost in Tywyn (Gwynedd) in 1761. He was apparently buried withSt. Cadfan in the local churchyard. [David Nash Ford, Early BritishKingdoms, Biographies of the Kings of Powys]1
Name-Var Cyngen Glodrydd, King of Powys, Saint (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04701
Birthc 04902,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Tanglwst ferch Brychan, Saint (?)
Son-Bio*c 0502Brochfael Ysgythrog ap Cyngen, King of Powys (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Arddun Penasgell ferch Pabo (?)1 (F)
b. c 0510
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0472Pabo Post Prydyn, King of the Pennines, Saint (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birthc 04601
Birth*c 05101
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Brochfael Ysgythrog ap Cyngen, King of Powys (?)
Son-Bio*c 0545Cynan Garwyn ap Brochmael, King of Powys (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Pabo Post Prydyn, King of the Pennines, Saint (?)1 (M)
b. c 0472, d. 09 Nov 0530
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0455Arthwys ap Mor, King of the Pennines (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0455Cywair of Ireland, Saint (?)1
Note* St. Pabo (Welsh, Pabo/Latin, Pabius/English, Pabio) Post Prydein, King ofthe Pennines. Pabo Post Prydein was said to have been the Pillar ofBritain, for he kept Pictish invaders at bay. Though his Kingdom coveredthe Pennines of central Britain, in later life, Pabo turned toChristianity, abdicated the throne and retired to Gwynedd where hefounded the church of Llanabo on Ynys Mon (Anglesey). He died there on9th November 530 and a beautiful medieval stone slab carved with hisimage can still be seen covering his grave. [David Nash Ford, EarlyBritish Kingdoms, Biographies of the Kings of the Pennines]1
Event-Misc* M1
Birthc 04301
Birth*c 04721
Death*09 Nov 05302,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Dau-Bio*c 0510Arddun Penasgell ferch Pabo (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S138] David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies of the Kings of the Pennines.

Cenue ap Coel, King of Northern Britain, Saint (?)1 (M)
b. c 0382
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0350Coel Hen ap Tegfan, Dux Britannorum (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0360Ystradwal ferch Cadfan (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* St. Ceneu (Welsh-Cenyw, Latin-Ceneus, English-Kenneth), King of NorthernBritain, born c. 382. Ceneu was an early King of Northern Britain, theheir of Coel Hen (the Old). His Kingdom stretched from Coast to Coast.Ceneu appears to have been canonized because he upheld the old Christianways while under intense pressure from invading pagans. High-KingVortigern's policy of employing Saxon mercenaries to defeat Britishenemies meant that, for most of his reign, Ceneu was obliged to acceptthe help of the Saxons, Octha and Ebissa, in pushing back invading Pictsfrom his kingdom. Their interference was widely resented and it was notuntil after the Kentish rebellion that they were finally brought undercontrol. Magnanimous in victory, Ceneu allowed the Saxons to settle inDeywr (Deira - East Yorkshire). Ceneu appears in Geoffrey of Monmouth'sHistory of the Kings of Britain as having attended the coronation of thegreat King Arthur. if so, he must have lived to an extreme old age. Uponhis death, Ceneu's kingdom was divided between his two sons, Gwrast andMor. Gwrast took the western lands stretching from the Salway to theMersey, while Mor inherited the central kingdom around the old capital,Ebrauc (York). [David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies ofthe Kings of Ebrauc]1
Birth*c 03821
Birthc 04051
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0420Mor ap Ceneu, King of Northern Britain (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0422Gwrast Lledlwm ap Cenue, King of Rheged (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Coel Hen ap Tegfan, Dux Britannorum (?)1 (M)
b. c 0350, d. 0420
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0325Tegfan Gloff ap Telpwyll (?)1
Event-Misc X, Type: Progenitor1
Note* Coel Hen, King of Northern Britain (c.350-c.420) (Welsh-Coel,Latin-Coelius, English-Cole). Coel Hen or Coel the Old is known to mostof us through the famous nursery rhyme: Old King Cole was a merry old soul And a merry old soul was he. He called for his pipe, And he called for his bowl, And he called for his fiddlers, three. He is also a familiar figure in ancient Welsh genealogies, for most ofthe Celtic British monarchies claimed descent from him in one form oranother. He appears to have lived around the turn from the 4th to the 5thcentury, the time when the Roman officials returned to Italy, leavingBritain and her people to fend for themselves. Coel's particularassociation with the north of Britain has led to the suggestion that hemay actually have been the last of the Roman Duces Brittanniarum with hisheadquarters at York. He certainly imposed his power over a great swatheof the country, and can be considered the first King in Northern Britain.(This Coel should not be confused with the legendary Coel Godhebog 'theMagnificent', Lord of Colchester, whose daughter, St. Helen, supposedlymarried the Emperor Constantius Chlorus two centuries earlier.) There is an old story told in the north about Coel's last campaign. Whatis now Scotland was originally inhabited by the Pictish race. It wasduring Coel's time that immigrant Irishmen from the Scotti tribe began tosettle the Western coast around Argyle. Coel, fearing that the twopeoples would unite against the British, sent raiding parties across hisnorthern border to stir up discord between them. The plan, however,backfired for the Picts and the Scots were not taken in. Coel merelysucceeded in pushing the two even closer together, and they began toattack the British Kingdom of Strathclyde. Coel declared all out war andmoved north to expel the invaders. The Picts and Scots fled to the hillsahead of Coel's army, who eventually set up camp at what became Coyltonalongside the Water of Coyle (Ayrshire). For a long time, the Britishwere triumphant, while the Scots and Picts starved. Desperate for somerelief, however, the enemy advanced an all-or-nothing attack on Coel'sstronghold. Coel and his men were taken by surprise, overrun andscattered to the winds. It is said that Coel wandered the unknowncountryside until he eventually got caught in a bog at Coilsfield (inTarbolton, Ayrshire) and drowned. Coel was first buried in a mound therebefore being removed to the church at Coylton. The year was about AD 420.After his death, Coel's Northern Kingdom was divided between two of hissons, Ceneu and Gorbanian. [David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms,Biographies of the Kings of Ebrauc]1
Name-Var Coel Hen ap Tegfan, King of North Britain (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 03501
Birthc 03701
Death*0420Coilsfield, Tarbolton, Ayrshire [Scotland]1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Ystradwal ferch Cadfan (?)
Son-Bio*c 0382Cenue ap Coel, King of Northern Britain, Saint (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0384Gwawl ferch Coel Hen (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Ystradwal ferch Cadfan (?)1 (F)
b. c 0360
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0325Cadfan ap Cynan, King of Dumnonia (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Name-Var Ystradwel ferch Gadeon (?)1
Birth*c 03601
Birthc 03701
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Coel Hen ap Tegfan, Dux Britannorum (?)
Son-Bio*c 0382Cenue ap Coel, King of Northern Britain, Saint (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0384Gwawl ferch Coel Hen (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Cadfan ap Cynan, King of Dumnonia (?)1 (M)
b. c 0325
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0305Conan Meriadoc, King of Brittany and Dumnonia (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0305Ursula ferch Dynod, Saint (?)1
Note* Gadeon, King of Dumnonia (Welsh, Cadfan/Latin, Catamanus/English,Gideon). He appears in the 'Dream of Macsen Wledig' as Conan's brother,though he was actually his son by St.Ursula, presumably born in Rome. Heinherited his mother's Kingdom on the death of his father, while hishalf-brother, Erbin, took on Brittany. He probably died about 405.[David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms: Biography of Gadeon, King ofDumnonia]1
Name-Var Gadeon, King of Dumnonia (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 0325probably Rome, Italy2,1
Birthc 03403,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0358Gwrfawr ap Cadfan, King of Dumnonia (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0360Ystradwal ferch Cadfan (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S138] David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Gadeon, 'King' of Dumnonia.
  3. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Gwawl ferch Coel Hen (?)1 (F)
b. c 0384
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0350Coel Hen ap Tegfan, Dux Britannorum (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0360Ystradwal ferch Cadfan (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 03841
Birthc 04051
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Cunedda Wledig, King of North Wales (?)
Son-Bio*c 0421Ceredig ap Cunedda, King of Ceredigion (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0423Einion Yrth ap Cunedda, King of Gwynedd (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0427Gwen ferch Cunedda (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)1 (M)
b. c 0419
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0403Anlach macCormac (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0403Marchell ferch Tewdrig (?)1
Note* Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog, (Born c.419) (Latin-Brocanus,English-Brecon). St. Brychan Brycheiniog was the son of King Anlach ofGarthmadrun by Marchel, heiress of that kingdom. Perhaps he was afreckled baby as his name implies. Brychan was born in Ireland but, soonafterward, his parents moved Wales, to Y Fenni-Fach, then Marchel'shomeland of Garthmadrun. At the age of four, Brychan was sent to betutored by a holy-man named Drichan beside the River Ysgir. Seven yearsBrychan was schooled in the ways of the World, before the poor blindDrichan finally called Brychan to bring him his trusty spear for the lasttime. With it, he pointed to a nearby boar and a stag who came from theforest to stand with a fish in the river, by a beech-tree dripping withhoney; and Drichan predicted a happy and abundant future for the youngBrychan. A few years later, war broke out between Anlach and Banadl, the usurpingIrish King of Powys. The fight did not go well for Anlach, and he wasforced to send Brychan to Powys as a hostage in order to protect hislands. Brychan was treated well at the Irishman's court, but he fellmadly in love with his host's daughter, Banhadlwedd. The match wasfrowned upon and, overcome with lust, Brychan took the poor girl byforce. Before Brychan was sent back to Gathmadrun at the end of the War,the Irish Princess bore him a son named Cynog. Brychan gave his child agolden armilla as a sign of his paternal recognition. Back in Garthmadrun, Anlach eventually died and the nobles raised Brychanto the Kingship. From Talgarth, his reign was triumphant, as Drichan hadpredicted, and the people decided to rename the Kingdom Brycheiniog inhis honour. He was a saintly King dedicated to the Christian Church andits teachings. He married three times and had so many saintly children,they are almost impossible to count. The most popular figure istwenty-four sons and twenty-four daughters. Together they are known asone of the 'Holy Families of Britain'. Despite his piety, Brychan was not above defending his lands or hisfamily when the need arose. One of his eldest daughters, Gwladys, wasonce abducted by King Gwynllyw of Gwynllwg. Brychan and his armiespursued them for many days and many nights before a horrendous battle wasfought at which many men fell. Luckily, the High-King Arthur intervenedand the two Welsh Monarchs were soon reconciled. On another occasion, theKing of Dyfed (or Gwynedd) raided Brychan's Kingdom in order to dispel aboast by one of his countrymen that no spoil could ever be taken fromBrychan's land. When the King of Brycheiniog discovered this treachery,he led his armies to a great battle victory, after which the dismemberedlimbs of the enemy were collected as trophies! In old age he is believed to have abdicated the throne of Brycheniog inorder to become a hermit. Professor Thomas suggests that his life at thisperiod should be identified with that of his so-called son, St. Nectan.He died at a great age in the mid-5th century and was buried on YnysBrychan (Lundy Island). [David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms:Biographies]1
Name-Var Brychan ap Anlach, King of Brycheiniog (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04191
Birthc 07372,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0436Meleri ferch Brychan (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0438Gwelfyl ferch Brychan, Saint (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0442Rhein Dremrudd ap Brychan, King of Brycheiniog (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0458Nyfain ferch Brychan (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0467Gwawr ferch Brychan (?)+1
 
CoParent Rigrawst ferch NN (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0470Tanglwst ferch Brychan, Saint (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)1 (F)
b. c 0419
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0375Tudwal ap Gwrfawr, King of Dumnonia (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0370Gratian ferch Macsen (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 04191
Birthc 07372,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0436Meleri ferch Brychan (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0438Gwelfyl ferch Brychan, Saint (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0442Rhein Dremrudd ap Brychan, King of Brycheiniog (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0458Nyfain ferch Brychan (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0467Gwawr ferch Brychan (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Anlach macCormac (?)1 (M)
b. c 0403
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0387Cormac macUrb (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Name-Var Anlach ap Coronac (?)1
Birth*c 04031
Birthc 04202,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Marchell ferch Tewdrig (?)
Son-Bio*c 0419Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Clotri ap Glouitguin, King of Dyfed (?)1 (M)
b. c 0405
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0389Gloitguin ap Ednyfed, King of Dyfed (?)1
Note* Clotri (Latin-Clotrius, English-Clotry), King of Dyfed (born c.405).Clotri, son of King Gloitgwyn ap Ednyfed, lived in the early 5th centuryand was the last British King of Dyfed. He appears to have had a son,Maelgwn, but he predeceased his father and the kingdom passed to hissister and her husband, Triffyn Farfog (the Bearded). [David Nash Ford,Early British Kingdoms: Biographies]1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04051
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Dau-Bio*c 0421Gwledyr ferch Clotri (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Tudwal ap Gwrfawr, King of Dumnonia (?)1 (M)
b. c 0375, d. c 0425
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0358Gwrfawr ap Cadfan, King of Dumnonia (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* Tutwal, (Welsh, Tudwal/Latin, Tudowalaunus/English, Tudwold), King ofDumnonia, succeeded his father, Guoremor. He appears to have married theEmperor Magnus Maximus' youngest daughter, Gratianna. He died about 425.[David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms: Tutwal, King of Dumnonia]1
Birth*c 03752,1
Deathc 04203,1
Death*c 04254,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Gratian ferch Macsen (?)
Son-Bio*c 0395Cynfawr ap Tudwal, King of Dumnonia (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0419Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S139] Unknown author, The History Files, Magnus Maximus.
  3. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.
  4. [S138] David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Tutwal, King of Dumnonia.

Gratian ferch Macsen (?)1 (F)
b. c 0370
Pedigree
Father-Bio*Oct 0322Magnus Clemens Maximus, Roman Emperor (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0340Elen Lwyddog ferch Eudaf Hen (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birthc 03671
Birth*c 03702,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Tudwal ap Gwrfawr, King of Dumnonia (?)
Son-Bio*c 0395Cynfawr ap Tudwal, King of Dumnonia (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0419Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Arianwen ferch Brychan (?)1 (F)
b. c 0767
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 07671
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Iowerth Hirvlawd ap Tegonwy (?)
Son-Bio*c 0797Idnerth ap Iorwerth Hirvlawd (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Gwawr ferch Brychan (?)1 (F)
b. c 0467
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0419Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0419Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 04671
Birthc 04801
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Elidyr Llydanwyn ap Meirchion, King of S Rheged (?)
Son-Bio*0534Llywarch Hen ap Elidyr, King of South Rheged (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Nyfain ferch Brychan (?)1 (F)
b. c 0458
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0419Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0419Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 04581
Birthc 05701
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Cynfarch Oer ap Meirchion, King of North Rheged (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0476Enynny ferch Cynfarch (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Rhein Dremrudd ap Brychan, King of Brycheiniog (?)1 (M)
b. c 0442
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0419Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0419Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* Rhein Dremrydd, King of Brycheiniog, (Latin-Reginus, English-Reginald),(born c. 442). Rhein Red-Faced was the eldest son of King BrychanBrycheiniog. Despite any prior claims of his illegitimate brother, heappears to have succeeded to the Brycheioniog throne withoutinterruption. Little is known of his rule, but he appears to have been aWarrior King who, it is claimed, extended his rule over both Buellt &Gwerthrynion and Rhwng Gwy a Hafren. He certainly invaded Gwynllwg at onepoint, but was chased away by its people. His life alone was sparedbecause the Gwynllwgians dare not kill the uncle of their own King, St.Cadog. When Rhein died in the late 5th century, he was buried atLlandyfaelog Fach. He is probably to be identified with Rhein Hael (theGenerous), maternal grandfather of St. Asa (Asaph). [David Nash Ford,Early British Kingdoms: Biographies]1
Birth*c 04421
Birthc 04801
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Maud ferch Efan (?)
Son-Bio*c 0480Rhigeneu ap Rhein, King of Brycheiniog (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Meleri ferch Brychan (?)1 (F)
b. c 0436
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0419Brychan Brycheiniog, King of Brycheiniog (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0419Prawst ferch Tudwal (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 04361
Birthc 04801
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Ceredig ap Cunedda, King of Ceredigion (?)
Son-Bio*c 0510Usai ap Ceredig (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Cateyrn ap Gwrtheyrn, King of Powys (?)1 (M)
b. c 0404, d. 0457
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0370Gwrtheyrn Gwrtheneu ap Gwidol, King of Britons (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0380Severa ferch Macsen (?)1
Note* Cadeyrn Fendigaid, King of Powys (Latin, Catigernus/English, Catigern).Cadeyrn was nominally a King of Powys, though how much independence hewould have had from his father's high-kingdom is unclear. The area wascertainly the homeland of the Vorteneu family and therefore it was givento Vortigern's eldest surviving son. As a young man, Cadeyrn had metSt.Germanus probably during his first visit to Britain in 429. The saintblessed him and, ever since, he was given the name Fendigaid or 'theBlessed'. Cadeyrn was a warrior king who led the British troops at theBattle of Rithergabail (Aylesford, Kent) in 447, after his brother'srevolt against their father and his invading Saxon henchmen. He waskilled on the battlefield and buried under nearby Kit's Coyty House, amegalithic dolmen. [David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies]1
Event-Misc* M1
Name-Var Cadeyrn Fendigaid, King of Powys (?)1
Birth*c 04041
Birthc 04301
Death0447Battle of Rithergabail, Aylesford, Kent1
Death*0457Battle of Rithergabail, Aylesford, Kent1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0430Cadell Ddyrnllwg ap Caderyn, King of Powys (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Cynfarch Oer ap Meirchion, King of North Rheged (?)1 (M)
b. c 0460
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0438Meirchion Gul ap Gwrast, King of Rheged (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0440Essylt ferch Culwynedd (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04601
Birthc 04751
Birthc 05701
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Nyfain ferch Brychan (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0476Enynny ferch Cynfarch (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Iowerth Hirvlawd ap Tegonwy (?)1 (M)
b. c 0767
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0768Tegonwy ap Teon (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 07671
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Arianwen ferch Brychan (?)
Son-Bio*c 0797Idnerth ap Iorwerth Hirvlawd (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Meirchion Gul ap Gwrast, King of Rheged (?)1 (M)
b. c 0438, d. 0535
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0422Gwrast Lledlwm ap Cenue, King of Rheged (?)1
Note* Meirchion (Welsh, Meirchion/Latin, Marcianus/English, Mark) Gul, King ofRheged. Meirchion the Lean, presumably a very slim man, was King of aunited Rheged, though he lost Elmet to his younger brother, Mascuid. UponMeirchion's death in about 535, the Kingdom was divided between his twosons. [David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies of the Kingsof Rheged]1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04381
Birthc 04501
Death*05351
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Essylt ferch Culwynedd (?)
Son-Bio*c 0460Cynfarch Oer ap Meirchion, King of North Rheged (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0462Elidyr Llydanwyn ap Meirchion, King of S Rheged (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Ceredig ap Cunedda, King of Ceredigion (?)1 (M)
b. c 0421
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0380Cunedda Wledig, King of North Wales (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0384Gwawl ferch Coel Hen (?)1
Note* Ceredig (Latin-Caratacus, English-Caractacus) Ceredigion, King ofCeredigion (born c.420). Ceredig was born in his father Cunedda Wledig’soriginal homeland of Manau Gododdin around the Upper Firth of Forth. Whencalled upon to expel Irish invaders from North Wales in the early 5thcentury, he travelled south, with the rest of his family. He foughtbravely against the advancing Gaels and his father rewarded him with themost southern area of his new kingdom, bordering on Dyfed, possiblyincluding part of the Cantref Gwaelod. The region became so associatedwith Ceredig that the people named it Ceredigion after him. [Ancestry ofCunedda Wledig by David Nash Ford]1
Name-Var Caractacus, King of Ceredigion (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04211
Birthc 0470Manau Gododdin, Scotland1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Meleri ferch Brychan (?)
Son-Bio*c 0510Usai ap Ceredig (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Brydw ap Gwrtheyrn (?)1 (M)
b. c 0408
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0370Gwrtheyrn Gwrtheneu ap Gwidol, King of Britons (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0380Severa ferch Macsen (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* Brydw (Latin-Brutus, English-Brute), possibly King of Maelienydd, born c.AD 408 . Brydw was one of the sons of Vortigern, the great usurper ofthe British High-Kingdom. He is chiefly known for his appearance amongstthe names inscribed on the 'Pillar of Eliseg': a 9th century memorialwhich still stands near Valle Crucis Abbey in Powys. The inscription hasnow gone and it was fragmentary even when first recorded in the 17thcentury, but it once proclaimed the illustrious ancestry of the Kings ofPowys and their victories over the Saxons. Brydw was evidently mentionedin a missing portion which then continues, 'Britu, moreover, the son ofGuorthigern, whom Germanus blessed and whom Severa bore to him, thedaughter of Maximus the King.' He presumably met St. Germanus aliasGarmon during his famous reprimandary visit to Vortigern's Court. When Vortigern was finally ousted by his rival, Ambrosius, his sons wereallowed to retain their father's central powerbase in Powys and thesurrounding areas. Here they set up a number of petty kingdoms but,despite his dynasty being recorded, exactly which portion fell to Brydwis unknown. EBK suggests that he ruled Maelienydd (north-eastRadnorshire) - which may have been named after his grandson, Mael apCamuir - and possibly Elfael just to the south. [David Nash Ford, EarlyBritish Kingdoms, Biographies]1
Birth*c 04081
Birthc 04502,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Dau-Bio*c 0480Thewer ferch Brydw (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Gwrfawr ap Cadfan, King of Dumnonia (?)1 (M)
b. c 0358, d. c 0415
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0325Cadfan ap Cynan, King of Dumnonia (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* Guoremor (Welsh, Gwrfawr/Latin, Vorimorus/English, Vorimer), King ofDumnonia. He succeeded his father, Gadeon, and was probably the firstindependant King of Dumnonia. He died about 415. [David Nash Ford, EarlyBritish Kingdoms: Biography of Guoremor, King of Dumnonia]1
Name-Var Guoremor, King of Dumnonia (?)1
Birth*c 03581
Birthc 03701
Death*c 04152,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0375Tudwal ap Gwrfawr, King of Dumnonia (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0380Frwdwr ap Gwrfawr (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S138] David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Guoremor, King of Dumnonia.

Magnus Clemens Maximus, Roman Emperor (?)1 (M)
b. Oct 0322, d. 28 Jul 0388
Pedigree
Father-Bio*0303Gaius Flavius Julius Crispus, Caesar (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0305Helena (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Note* According to Welsh legend, the Emperor Magnus Maximus, known as MacsenWledig (the Imperator), was a widowed senator living in Rome. Being aminor member of the Constantinian Imperial family, he felt it unjust thatthe Empire was ruled by the Emperors, Gratian and Valentinian, but therewas little he could do about it. In about 365, Maximus was out hunting one day when he rested beneath atree and fell asleep. He had a long dream about a palace far away. Heentered the palace and encountered an ageing King and two young menplaying chess. Turning, his eyes met the most beautiful woman he couldever have imagined, sitting on a golden throne. On waking, Maximusimmediately sought out a local oracle who urged him to search out thisbeautiful maiden. So messengers were sent out across the Empire but,dispite exhaustive searches, all returned empty handed. There was no signof Maximus' beauty. Meanwhile, at the edge of the Empire, High-King Eudaf Hen of Britain wasgetting very old. He decided it was time to appoint his official heir tothe British Kingdom. His nephew, Cynan Meriadog, was perhaps the mostobvious choice, though the King's direct heir was his only daughter,Elen. Eudaf's chief advisor, Caradog, the King of Dumnonia, advocatedstrengthening Roman links by marrying Elen to a man with Imperialconnections. The two could then inherit the Kingdom together. He knew ofsuch a steady young man in Rome who would make an ideal husband. Eudafwas intrigued, so had Caradog send his son, Meurig, to seek this Romanout. Meurig arrived in Rome at the house of Magnus Maximus, just as he hadreceived the unfortunate news that his dream girl could not be found.Glad of the distraction and persuaded by Meurig's suggestion that hemight find support in Britain for his Imperial claims, Maximus gladlyagreed to return with him. Comes Theodosius' historical expedition toBritain in order to quell barbarian risings actually brought MagnusMaximus to these shores in 368. Legend tells how the arrival on theisland of a large army of men caused quite a stir and, not realising whoit was, Eudaf sent Cynan with an army to disperse them. Fortunately,Meurig persuaded all of their good intentions and Maximus was able toride off to Eudaf's court at Carnarfon (Caer-yn-Arfon alias Caer-Segeint). Upon being introduced to everyone, Maximus was astounded to find thatEudaf was the old man in his dream and Cynan, one of the chess-players(some say the other was his son, Cadfan). He was then overjoyed to findthat Eudaf's daughter, Elen, was his dream-girl. The two fell in loveimmediately and were married with great pomp and ceremony. Eudaf died soon afterward, and Maximus and Elen inherited his Kingdom.Cynan was extremely annoyed and rode north to gather an army of Picts andScots to overthrow them. However, Maximus defeated him and, beingmagnanimous in victory, the two made peace. Cynan became Maximus' dearestfriend and also his magister militum. At this point, we return to more historic details. News reached Britainthat Maximus' relative, Theodosius had been elevated to the EasternImperial throne. Incensed, Maximus, along with his son Victorius andPrince Cynan, invaded the Western Empire in 383. They withdrew troopsfrom Carnarfon (Caer-Segeint) and elsewhere in Britain and his menquickly proclaimed Maximus as Emperor. His armies marched across thecontinent, establishing his rule as they went. Cynan eventually killedthe Western Emperor, Gratian, in battle (being given Brittany as areward), and Maximus became sole ruler of the West. Maximus set up his capital at Trier and ruled well over Britain, Gaul andSpain for four years. He was baptised a Christian, and was recognised asEmperor by Theodosius who was occupied with his own troubles elsewhere.Eventually however, Maximus was forced to make a move against Gratian'syounger brother, Valentinian, the Southern Emperor, who threatened hisrule from Rome. He invaded Italy, took Milan and for a whole yearbesieged Rome, before Cynan arrived once more and finished the job.Unfortunately though, Valentinian escaped. He soon returned, backed up bythe Roman Emperor of the East, Theodsoius. Maximus' forces were twicedefeated at Illyricum, before he was finally killed, with his son, atAquileia. ---------- MAGNUS CLEMENS MAXIMUS (d. 388) ruled as usurping Roman Emperor from 383to 388. Of Spanish birth, Magnus Maximus served in the Roman amy inBritain from 367 and rose to high military command. In 383 he proclaimedhimself Emperor, crossed the Channel with an army and established hisrule over Gaul and Spain. In 387 he moved into Italy but in 388 wasdefeated by the rightful Emperor, Theodosius I, and executed atAquileia. His significance in British history is twofold. First, hiswithdrawals of troops from Britain made the province even more vulnerablethat it already was to Pictish, Irish and Saxon marauders. Secondly, hewas remembered (under the name Macsen) in medieval Welsh tradition as theancestor of several British princely dynasties. Precisely whatsignificance this may have is not clear, but it is possible that Maximusestablished reliable native subordinates for defensive purposes inpositions of authority that later became hereditary. On both counts hisunwitting contribution to the confused process called for convenience'the end of Roman Britain' was considerable. [Who's Who in Roman Britainand Anglo-Saxon England, Richard Fletcher, Shephear-Walwyn Ltd., London,1989] ------------------------------ MAGNUS MAXIMUS, a native of Spain, who had accompanied Theodosius onseveral expeditions, and from 368 seems to have had some office inBritain, where he was proclaimed emperor by the disaffected troops.Denuding, as it would seem, Hadrian's Wall of its garrison, he crossedover to Gaul, and overthrew Gratian. Theodosius being unable to avengethe death of his colleague, an agreement was made (384 or 385) by whichMaximus was recognized as Augustus and sole emperor in Gaul, Spain andBritain, while Valentinian II was to rule Italy and Illyricum. In 387Maximus crossed the Alps and Valentinian was forced to fly toTheodosius. Advancing with a powerful Army, Theodosius defeated thetroops of Maximus---at Siscia on the Save, and at Poetovio on theDanube. He then hurried to Aquileia, where Maximus had shut himself up,and had him beheaded. [Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1961 ed., Vol. XV, p.119, MAXIMUS, MAGNUS MAXIMUS] ---------------------------- MAXIMUS, MAGNUS (d. Aug. 28, 388), usurping Roman emperor who ruledBritain, Gaul, and Spain from AD 383 to 388. A Spaniard of humbleorigin, Maximus commanded the Roman troops in Britain against the Pictsand Scots. In the spring of 383, Maximus' British troops proclaimed himemperor, and he at once crossed to the European continent to confront hisrival, the Western emperor Gratian. Maximus won over Gratian's advancingtroops; Gratian fled but was overtaken and killed (Aug. 25, 383).Maximus took up residence at Trier (in present-day Germany) and enteredinto negotiations with the Eastern emperor, Theodosius I. Since hostiletribes were threatening his eastern frontier, Theodosius decided torecognize Maximus rather than fight a war in the West. Maximus alsoopened negotiations with Valentinian II, the young ruler who had beencoemperor with Gratian, and made an uneasy peace with him. At this timeMaximus elevated his son Flavius Victor to be coruler with him, and hiselevation was recognized by the other two emperors. In the summer of 387Maximus invaded Italy, forcing Valentinian to flee to Thessalonica. Warbroke out in 388 between Maximus and Theodosius, whose position had beenstrengthened by a treaty with the Persians. When his troops were defeatednear Siscia and at Petovio, in Illyricum (in the Balkans), Maximus wascaptured and executed. [Encyclopaedia Britannica CD '97, MAGNUSMAXIMUS.] In the history or the mythology of the beginnings of the kingdoms ofWales, Magnus is a ubiquitous lurker. He also figures in stories of thesaints; he appears in the early literature of Cornwall and in thetraditions of the Men of the North and it is he who is the hero of thestory 'Breuddwyd Macsen.' So great was his appeal to the Welshimagination and so substantial was his alleged contribution to theestablishment of the early Welsh kingdoms that A. W. Wade-Evans andMartin Charlesworth suggested he could be considered to be the father ofthe Welsh nation. [A History of Wales, John Davies, Allen Lane, ThePenguin Press, London, 1993.] NOTE ON THE PARENTAGE OF MAGNUS MAXIMUS: The Ancestry of Magnus Maximus,as found on the Internet at The History Files © Home Publishing & P LKessler 1999, says he is the son of Maximianus Constans, a younger son ofConstantine. However, nowhere can I find any other of a son ofConstantine named Maximianus Constans, although Constantine did have ason, Flavius Julius Constans, who ruled as a Constans, Roman Emperor,until his death in 350. In addition, 'Message in the King List No 2 ofHarleian MSS No 3859' - found on the Internet - states 'As Magnus Maximuscan be shown to be the only son of Crispus who was Constantine theGreat's eldest son, it is abundantly clear that Magnus Maximus is heredeclared the rightful heir after his uncle Constans who succeeded whenMagnus was yet a child of 10 - 11 years. The text of the message is:'Magnus Maximus the protected protector (who was) overturned, theannointed of pure estate, the spring (descendant) I with the sword.' AsMagnus was removed from Gaul to Spain at the age of one by the faithfulSpanish Knight, following the murder of his father Crispus and his motherFlavia in 325, he is the 'protected protector'.' The problem with thisreference is that the mother of Crispus was not Flavia, but wasMinerva/Minervina, and the wife of Crispus was Helena. However, Crispusis known to exist and there is no evidence that Maximianus Constans ismore than a fictional person, I have chosen to represent Magnus as thechild of Crispus and Helena.1
Name-Var Macsen Wledig, Roman Emperor (?)1
Birth*Oct 0322Gallaecia, Iberia2,1
Birthc 0340Spain3,1
Marriage*c 0365Elen Lwyddog ferch Eudaf Hen (?)1
Death*28 Jul 0388Aquileia, Italy3,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Elen Lwyddog ferch Eudaf Hen (?)
Son-Bio*c 0355Anwn Dyfed ap Macsen, King of Dyfed (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0370Gratian ferch Macsen (?)+1
Dau-Bio*c 0380Severa ferch Macsen (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S140] Unknown author, An Online Encyclopedia of Roman Emperors, Crispus Caesar, by Hans Pohlsander.
  3. [S113] Unknown author, Encyclopędia Britannica, 1961 ed., Vol 15, p. 119, MAXIMUS.

Severa ferch Macsen (?)1 (F)
b. c 0380
Pedigree
Father-Bio*Oct 0322Magnus Clemens Maximus, Roman Emperor (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0340Elen Lwyddog ferch Eudaf Hen (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 03801
Marriage*c 0399Gwrtheyrn Gwrtheneu ap Gwidol, King of Britons (?)1
Birthc 04202,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Gwrtheyrn Gwrtheneu ap Gwidol, King of Britons (?)
Son-Bio*c 0402Vortimer Fendigaid, King of Gwerthefyriwg (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0404Cateyrn ap Gwrtheyrn, King of Powys (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0406Pasgen, King of Buellt and Gwerthrynion (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0408Brydw ap Gwrtheyrn (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Anwn Dyfed ap Macsen, King of Dyfed (?)1 (M)
b. c 0355
Pedigree
Father-Bio*Oct 0322Magnus Clemens Maximus, Roman Emperor (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0340Elen Lwyddog ferch Eudaf Hen (?)1
Note* Anwn (Latin, Antonius/English, Anthony), King of South Wales (born c. AD357). Anwn was one of the many sons of the British Emperor, MagnusMaximus, who stayed in Britain with their mother when the latter left toimpose his claims on the continent. The British appear to have recognisedthe rights of Maximus' sons, and Anwn became a powerful man and the rulerof most of South Wales in the late 4th century. He may have becomedecurion of Moridunum (modern Caermarthen), capital of the CivitasDemetarum. His full Roman name was Antonius Donatus Gregorius, hence heis sometimes referred to as Dynod or, mistakenly, Anwn, King of Greece.He is unlikely to have survived to the time of the Roman withdrawal fromBritain (AD 410). His kingdom was later divided between his maledescendants. Dyfed became one of its main successors and the high-esteemin which the local people held Anwn enabled his son, Ednyfed, toestablish a Royal dynasty in the area. [David Nash Ford, Early BritishKingdoms: Biographies]1
Name-Var Antonius Donatus Gregorius, King of South Wales (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 03551
Birthc 03702,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0371Tudwal ap Anwn, King of Garth Madrun (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0373Ednyfed ap Anwn, King of Dyfed (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Cormac macUrb (?)1 (M)
b. c 0387
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0371Urb macAed (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Name-Var Coronac ap Ewbre (?)1
Birth*c 03871
Birthc 03901
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0403Anlach macCormac (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.

Gwidol ap Gwidolin (?)1,2 (M)
b. c 0330
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0290Gwidolin ap Gloyw (?)2
Event-Misc* M2
Name-Var Gwidol ap Gwiddin (?)2
Birth*c 03301,2
Birthc 03903,2
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0370Gwrtheyrn Gwrtheneu ap Gwidol, King of Britons (?)+2

  1. [S141] David Nash Ford, The Kingdoms of Wales, Vortigern Vorteneu.
  2. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  3. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Beli ap Rhun, King of Gwynedd (?)1 (M)
b. c 0530, d. c 0599
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0508Rhun Hir ap Maelgwyn, King of Gwynedd (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0510Perfawr ferch Rhun (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 05301
Birthc 05452,1
Death*c 05992,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0560Iago ap Beli, King of Gwynedd (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Rhun Hir ap Maelgwyn, King of Gwynedd (?)1 (M)
b. c 0508, d. c 0586
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0480Maelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0490Gwallen ferch Afallach (?)1
Note* Rhun (Latin, Rugenus/English, Run) Hir, King of Gwynedd. Rhun was, likehis father, a tall man, hence his nickname. According to Welsh law, Rhunmanaged to succeed to the Gwynedd throne despite being illegitimate.However, his position was disputed by his eldest legitimate half-sister,St. Eurgain and her husband, Prince Elidyr Mwynfawr (the Wealthy) ofStrathclyde. Elidyr's armies invaded Gwynedd. They sailed through theMenai Straits and landed near Caer-Segeint, alias Caer-yn-Arfon(Caernarfon). Rhun had strong local support, however, and the Northernarmy was thoroughly defeated. Elidyr was killed in battle on the CadnantBrook. King Riderch Hael (the Generous) of Strathclyde, Elidyr's cousin,appears to have attempted a revenge attack a few years later. Rhun wasvictorious for a second time and followed through by taking a large armynorth to help his half-brother, Bridei, secure his place on the Pictishthrone. Rhun's favourite palace was that which he set up up-river fromDegannwy at the old Roman fort of Canovium. Originally Caer-Ganwy, itlater took the name of Caer-Rhun in his honour. He died there in 586.[David Nash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies]1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 05081
Birthc 05152,1
Death*c 05862,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Perfawr ferch Rhun (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0528Rimo ferch Rhun (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0530Beli ap Rhun, King of Gwynedd (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Perfawr ferch Rhun (?)1 (F)
b. c 0510
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0490Rhun Ryfedd Mawr ap Einion (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Name-Var Perwyr ferch Rhun (?)1
Birth*c 05101
Birthc 05152,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Rhun Hir ap Maelgwyn, King of Gwynedd (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0528Rimo ferch Rhun (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0530Beli ap Rhun, King of Gwynedd (?)+1

  1. [S101] Unknown compiler, 20 March, 2001.
  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Maelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)1 (M)
b. c 0480, d. 0549
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0450Cadwallon Lawhir ap Einion, King of Gwynedd (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0460Meddyf ferch Maeldaf (?)1
Marriage*Not MarriedGwallen ferch Afallach (?)1
Marriage*Not MarriedNN, Princess of the Picts (?)1
Note* Męlgwn Gwynedd, King of Gwynedd (Latin, Maglocunus/English, Malcolm).Męlgwn Hir (the Tall) was so associated with his kingdom that he isusually known as Męlgwn Gwynedd. Gildas wrote unfavourably of him in theearly 6th century, telling of Męlgwn's murder of his own uncle, probablyOwain Ddantgwyn (White-Tooth), in order to secure Gwynedd's crown (SeeGildas the Monk & Męlgwn the Murderer). Gildas did, however, acknowledgethe King's leading position amongst the monarchs of the age and gives himthe, not unflattering, title of 'Dragon of the Isle': a reference to YnysMon (Anglesey). Geoffrey of Monmouth considered him to be a High-King ofBritain following Arthur's heir, Constantine, and this is not impossible.Legend tells how, soon after taking the throne, Męlgwn was forced to calltogether all the petty-kings of North Wales, and probably the rest ofBritain, in order to obtain their acceptance of him as their over-king.They met on the sands of what is now called Traeth Maelgwyn, nearYnyslas, and agreed upon a strange competition: as the tide startedcoming in, all those present sat in chairs along the shoreline; the onewho dared to remain seated for the longest would take the High-Kingship.Męlgwn, however, had already made special preparations. His chair hadbeen fitted with waxed bird-wings, so he floated above the waterline andwon his prize. Though the Royal capital remained at Aberffraw, Męlgwn mostly liked tohold court at Din-Ganwy (Degannwy) on the Conwy, which became a majorcentre for the bardic arts. He had another palace at Caer-Gybi on HolyIsland that he eventually gave away to St.Cybi to found a monastery. Other saintly men had more troublesome encounters with the king. Męlgwnonce heard that St.Padarn, the Bishop of Llanbadarn, had a large store ofgold, so devised a plan to trick him out of it. He sent some Royalmessengers to the Bishop with sacks of moss and pebbles. Pretending thiswas the content of the Royal treasury they asked Padarn to retain it insafe keeping while Męlgwn and his armies went off to war. Months later,the messengers returned to collect their sacks but, of course, found themfilled with grass and stones. Padarn was immediately dragged before theking and accused of theft. Upon refusing to replace the treasure, theBishop was forced to undergo a trial by ordeal. Both he and his accuserswere obliged to plunge their arms into a pot of boiling water. After aperiod of healing time, their wounds were examined. The messengers' armswere still raw and painful, but Padarn's burns were completely healed.The saint was thus declared an innocent man, and Męlgwn was forced toadmit his deceitful plot. As penance, the King gave Padarn a grant of allthe land between the Clorach and the Rheidol. On another occasion, King Męlgwn sent his best white horses to St.Tydechoat Llan y Mawddwy, near Dinas Mawddwy for stabling. Instead of settingthe animals out to pasture, however, the saint let them run wild in themountains, eating the heather. When Męlgwn called for his horses' return,he wasshocked to find that they had all turned yellow! He confiscatedTydecho's oxen as punishment, but the saint charmed some woodland stagsto pull his plough instead. Later Męlgwn was hunting in the area when herested on a large rock. He became stuck to the spot, until St.Tydechoarrived to free him. As with many powerful men, Męlgwn was quite the lady's man. The Pictishpeople, of what is now the Scottish Highlands, even chose him to fatherthe heir to their throne. Their matriarchal society required a man ofRoyal blood to impregnate their Princess Royal and thus continue theRoyal female line. Both Męlgwn's grandmother's were Pictish, and he wastherefore considered to be such himself. There is an old story about oneof Męlgwn's many partners, that reminds us of his incessant jealousy,though a similar version is also told of King Riderch Hael (the Generous)of Strathclyde's queen. Upon his first marriage, Męlgwn had presented thebeautiful Princess Nesta of the Southern Pennines with the traditionalgold ring worn by all Queens of Gwynedd. Soon afterwards, however, thenew queen lost the ring while bathing in a pool on the River Elwy. Afraidof what her husband would say, she visited the Bishop of Llanelwy(St.Asaphs), St.Asaph, to ask for his help. The saint invited the Royalcouple to dinner that evening, where he explained to Męlgwn what hadbecome of the Queen's ring. Męlgwn was furious and immediately accusedNesta of giving the ring away to an impoverished lover. Asaph managed tocalm the situation enough for them to sit down to eat, and they allprayed to God that the ring might be found. Fresh fish, caught in theRiver Elwy, was served first and when the sceptical King cut into hisdish, there was the ring inside! Męlgwn abdicated the throne, late in his reign, and entered a monsterybut, finding it not to his liking, he returned to the secular way oflife, murdered his second queen and his nephew, and married the latter'swidow. Soon afterwards, in 539, he fled the Royal court to escape thegreat yellow fever plague that was spreading through the country. Heprostrated himself before the altar of the church of Llanrhos and prayedfor his life, but it was too late. He died a few days later. [David NashFord, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies] ---------- Of these lineages, the most powerful by 540 was that of Maglocunus, aruler portrayed by Gildas as a man of impressive sinfulness. Maglocunuswas the Maelgwn Fawr or Maelgwn Gwynedd of Welsh tradition. Thepedigrees state that he was a descendant of Cunedda who, according toNennius, came to Gwynedd from among the Men of the North--the inhabitantsof southern Scotland. [A History of Wales, John Davies, Allen Lane, ThePenguin Press, London, 1993]1
Name-Var Maelgwn Fawr ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
GEDCOM* Gwallen ferch Afallach (?); _MST Other1
GEDCOM* NN, Princess of the Picts (?); _MST Other1
Birth*c 04801
Birthc 04851
Death*0549of plague1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Gwallen ferch Afallach (?)
Son-Bio*c 0508Rhun Hir ap Maelgwyn, King of Gwynedd (?)+1
 
CoParent NN, Princess of the Picts (?)
Dau-Bio*c 0525Domelch of the Picts (?)+1

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Gwallen ferch Afallach (?)1 (F)
b. c 0490
Marriage*Not MarriedMaelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)1
GEDCOM* Maelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?); _MST Other1
Event-Misc X, Type: Progenitor1
Event-Misc* F1
Birthc 04851
Birth*c 04901
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Maelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)
Son-Bio*c 0508Rhun Hir ap Maelgwyn, King of Gwynedd (?)+1

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Rhun Ryfedd Mawr ap Einion (?)1 (M)
b. c 0490
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0450Einion ap Mor, King of Ebrauc (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birthc 04852,1
Birth*c 04901
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Dau-Bio*c 0510Perfawr ferch Rhun (?)+1

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  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Einion ap Mor, King of Ebrauc (?)1 (M)
b. c 0450
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0420Mor ap Ceneu, King of Northern Britain (?)1
Note* Einon (Welsh, Einion/Latin, Ennius/English, Enoch), King of Ebrauc.Einon was King Mor's eldest son. He became the first King of theindependent British Kingdom of Ebrauc (York). This was roughly equivalentto the later Saxon Kingdom of Deira. [David Nash Ford, Early BritishKingdoms, Biographies of the Kings of Ebrauc]1
Name-Var Einion ap Maeswig Gloff (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04501
Birthc 04552,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0490Rhun Ryfedd Mawr ap Einion (?)+1

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Mor ap Ceneu, King of Northern Britain (?)1 (M)
b. c 0420
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0382Cenue ap Coel, King of Northern Britain, Saint (?)1
Note* Mor (Welsh-Mor, Latin-Marius, English-Mario), King of Greater Ebrauc,born c. 420. Mor inherited the central and southern areas of NorthernBritain around the old capital of Ebrauc (York) from his father, KingCeneu of the North, around the mid to late 5th century. Upon his owndeath, his vast kingdom was divided between his two sons: Einion ofEbrauc and Arthuis of the Pennines. [David Nash Ford, Early BritishKingdoms, Biographies of the Kings of Ebrauc]1
Name-Var Maeswig Gloff ap Ceneu (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04201
Birthc 04252,1
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent  
Son-Bio*c 0450Einion ap Mor, King of Ebrauc (?)+1
Son-Bio*c 0455Arthwys ap Mor, King of the Pennines (?)+1

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  2. [S118] Unknown author, Bartrum, Welsh Genealogies 300-1400.

Idwal ap Anarawd, King of Gwynedd (?)1 (M)
b. c 0883, d. 0942
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0857Anarawd ap Rhodri Mawr, King of Gwynedd (?)1
Event-Misc* M1
Name-Var Idwal 'Foel' ap Anarawd, Prince of North Wales (?)1
Birth*c 08831
Death*09421
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Mereddon ferch Cadwr (?)
Son-Bio*c 0917Meurig ap Idwal (?)+1

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Mereddon ferch Cadwr (?)1 (F)
b. c 0887
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0857Cadwr ap Cadwr Wenwyn (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birth*c 08871
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Idwal ap Anarawd, King of Gwynedd (?)
Son-Bio*c 0917Meurig ap Idwal (?)+1

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Cadwallon Lawhir ap Einion, King of Gwynedd (?)1 (M)
b. c 0450, d. 0517
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0423Einion Yrth ap Cunedda, King of Gwynedd (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0420Prawst ferch Tithlyn (?)1
Note* Cadwallon (Latin, Catuvellaunus/English, Cadwallon) Lawhir, King ofGwynedd. Cadwallon must have had very long arms for the appendage to hisname means 'Long Hand'. He is best known for expelling the Irish fromtheir last refuges on Ynys Mon (Anglesey). The island was the centralIrish power-base and they managed to retain much of it until Cadwallon'sreign. On coming to the throne, however, this man made a concerted pushagainst these foreigners. He defeated the invaders in severalbloodthirsty battles and forced them to retreat to Holy Island. Fromhere, many of the Irish escaped in boats but their leader, Seigi, was cutdown at the entrance to the last Irish stronghold at Llanbabo. Hisbravery was much respected and the Welsh later erected a church over hisgrave on the spot where he died in 517. The palace of Cadwallon's earlyyears on the throne was at Bodysgollen near Llanrhos, but he laterfavoured Ynys Mon (Anglesey) and set up the Royal court at Aberffraw, onits west coast. In Arthurian literature Cadwallon appears to have beenremembered as King Cradelmant of Northgalis, one of the eleven Kings whorebelled against High-King Arthur at the beginning of his reign. [DavidNash Ford, Early British Kingdoms, Biographies]1
Event-Misc* M1
Birth*c 04501
Birthc 04551
Death*05171
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Meddyf ferch Maeldaf (?)
Son-Bio*c 0480Maelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)+1

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Meddyf ferch Maeldaf (?)1 (F)
b. c 0460
Pedigree
Father-Bio*c 0425Maeldaf ap Dylan Draws (?)1
Mother-Bio*c 0425NN ferch Tallwch ap Cwch (?)1
Event-Misc* F1
Birthc 04551
Birth*c 04601
Immigrant O
Last Edited12 Apr 2001 
 
CoParent Cadwallon Lawhir ap Einion, King of Gwynedd (?)
Son-Bio*c 0480Maelgwn Hir ap Cadwallon, King of Gwynedd (?)+1

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Einion Yrth ap Cunedda, King of Gwynedd (?)1 (M)
b. c 0423