About Gwylog ap Beli
Lived 601 – 725. Gwylog ap Beli was a sovereign.
Gwylog ap Beli was one of the rulers of the Kingdom of Powys during the late 7th to early 8th Century, son of Beli ab Eiludd. There is also a small possibility his mother was Heledd ferch Cyndrwyn, the narrator of the Canu Heledd, as she would have been welcomed by his father Beli after the defeat at Maes Cogwy.
He is recorded on the Pillar of Eliseg as Guoillauc.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Gwylog ap Beli?
Ruler of Kingdom of Powys
When was Gwylog ap Beli born?
Gwylog ap Beli was born in 601.
When did Gwylog ap Beli die?
Gwylog ap Beli died in 725.
What was Gwylog ap Beli's occupation?
Gwylog ap Beli was a sovereign.
What nationality was Gwylog ap Beli?
Gwylog ap Beli's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Powys.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gwylog ap Beli. https://biography.guide/gwylog-ap-beli/
MLA: "Gwylog ap Beli." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gwylog-ap-beli/.
Chicago: "Gwylog ap Beli." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gwylog-ap-beli/.
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