99. Rhodri Mawr ap Merfyn the Prince of Wales, 33G Grandfather, M. Born in 0809 in Caer Seiont, Wales. Rhodri Mawr ap Merfyn the Prince of died in Anglesey, Wales in 0878, he was 69.
Bartrum's "Welsh Genealogies".
Upon the death of his father in 844 he became King of Gwynedd. When his
uncle, Cyngen, died in 855 he became King of Powys. When his wife
ANGHARAD's brother, Gwgon, died in 871 he also became ruler of
Seisyllwg. By the time of his death in 877 he ruled over all of Wales
with the exception of the southeastern and southwestern extremities.
Rhodri was a pivotal person in Welsh history. In future centuries, one of
the main requirements for kingship in the Welsh kingdoms was being of
the descent of Rhodri Mawr.
Rhodri's fame sprang from his success as a warrior. It was his victory
over the Viking, Horn, leader of the Danes, in 856 which brought him
international acclaim. The Irish and the Franks had been unsuccessfully
trying to repel the Northmen and they were impessed by Rhodri's
success. The English kingdom of Wessex had for many years been striving
with partial success to subjugate Powys. It was in battle against the
English that Rhodri, along with his son, Gwriad, was killed in 877.
It appears that the Welsh court experienced a cultural revival during
the reign of Rhodri.
Rhodri Mawr ap Merfyn the Prince of married Angharad Vercg Meurig, 33G Grandmother, F, daughter of Meurig ap Dyfnwallon King of Seisyllwg, M (0780-). Born in 0825.
