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Cynhaiarn

b. 700

7th century Welsh saint

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About Cynhaiarn

Born 700. Cynhaiarn was a Welsh.

The saint portrayed in a stained-glass window in his church at YnyscynhaearnCynhaiarn was a 5th-century Pre-Congregational saint of Wales, and the brother of Aelhaiarn.

Very little is known of his life, other than he was a prince of the Powysian dynasty descended from Vortigern, king of Britain, and brother of Llwchaiarn and Aelhaiarn.

Cynhaiarn was a cousin and disciple of Saint Beuno, sponsored by Saint Cadfan, and is remembered in the St Cynhaearn's Church, Ynyscynhaearn.

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Important facts

Born
700, Caereinion, Wales
Birth century
Nationality
Also known as
Cynhaearn, Cynhaern

Frequently asked questions

Who was Cynhaiarn?

7th century Welsh saint

When was Cynhaiarn born?

Cynhaiarn was born in 700 in Caereinion, Wales.

What nationality was Cynhaiarn?

Cynhaiarn was Welsh.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cynhaiarn

· Wikidata: Q18535539

· DBpedia: Cynhaiarn

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