Gruffydd ap Cyngen
Prince of Powys in Wales of the Early Middle Ages
About Gruffydd ap Cyngen
Lived 750 – 814 (aged 63–64).
Gruffydd ap Cyngen (died ) was a prince of Powys in Wales of the Early Middle Ages. His father Cyngen ap Cadell was the last king of Powys from the old Cadelling dynasty descended from Vortigern.
Gruffydd died before the realm was lost to the family of Rhodri the Great, however. He is recorded in the Welsh histories as having been treacherously slain by his brother Elisedd.
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Who was Gruffydd ap Cyngen?
prince of Powys in Wales of the Early Middle Ages
When was Gruffydd ap Cyngen born?
Gruffydd ap Cyngen was born in 750.
When did Gruffydd ap Cyngen die?
Gruffydd ap Cyngen died in 814.
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· Wikipedia: Gruffydd ap Cyngen
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