Princes of Gwynedd

The first historical king of Gwynedd was Maelgwyn in the mid sixth century who founded a dynasty that ruled the kingdom until the ninth century when dynastic squabbles led to a civil war. The figure of Merfyn Frych then appeared, father of Rhodri Fawr who established a new and envigorated dynasty.

Gwynedd was always the centre of resistance to Anglo-Saxon and later Norman attempts to subjugate Wales. The Normans of course, eventually succeeded; Gwynedd was overrun by Edward I in 1277, and when Llewellyn ap Gruffudd was killed in the rebellion of 1282, his death effectively extinguished the kingdom. .... more

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Map of Cymru (Wales) between 800 and 1000

• A1. Cunedda ap Edern, lvd:386/460, m. Gwawl ferch Coel Hen;
  • B1. Einion Yrth, King of Gwynedd, lvd:470;
    • C1. Cadwallon Lawhir, King of Gwynedd, d:517;
      • D1. Maelgwn Hir, King of Gwynedd, d:547;
        • E1. Rhun Hir, King of Gwynedd, d:586;
          • F1. Beli, King of Gwynedd, d:599;
            • G1. Iago, King of Gwynedd, d:613;
              • H1. Cadfan, King of Gwynedd, d:617;
                • I1. Cadwallan, King of Gwynedd, d:634;
                  • J1. Cadwaladr Fendigaid, King of Gwynedd, d:664;
                    • K1. Idwal Iwrch, King of Gwynedd, d:712, m. Agatha of Brittany;
                      • L1. Rhodri Molwynog, d:754, m. Margaret ferch Duplory;
                        • M1. Cynan, King of Gwynedd;
                          • N1. Ethyllt, m. King Gwriad of Man  <==  Princes of Wales