About Rhodri Molwynog
Lived 690 – 754 (aged 63–64). Rhodri Molwynog was a monarch.
Rhodri Molwynog ab Idwal Iwrch ("Rhodri the Bald and Grey"; reigned c. 720 – c. 754, died circa 754), was an 8th century king of Gwynedd. He was listed as a King of the Britons by the Annals of Wales.
This era in the history of Gwynedd is very obscure and, given the lack of reliable information available, several serious histories of medieval Wales – including John Davies's – do not mention Rhodri at all, while others – including John Lloyd's – mention him only in passing, quoting the undated entry of the Annals of Wales recording his death. Phillimore's reconstruction places the entry in the year 754. ) and the Harleian genealogies (where he is described as the son of Tutgual son of Cadwaladr ). It remains, however, unclear to what extent the genealogies at that point were recording the lineage of the Cuneddion dynasty regardless of their rule or recording the rulers regardless of their connection to the main branch of the dynasty.
The Annals of Wales mention a war in kingdom of Cornwall around 722 without giving the names of the individuals involved. The Brut y Saeson Chronicle says that in 721 there was "an extensive war between Rhodri Molwynawg and the Saxons in Cornwall". The Brut Aberpergwm also recorded this event but, while it was accepted for a time by the editors of The Myvyrian Archaiology of Wales, Thomas Stephens has since shown that it was one of Iolo Morganwg's many forgeries.
The Rotri appearing in the Annals has sometimes been misidentified as a ruler of Alt Clut (modern Dumbarton Rock), the Brythonic kingdom later known as Strathclyde.
He was succeeded by Caradog ap Meirion.
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Who was Rhodri Molwynog?
8th-century king of Gwynedd
When was Rhodri Molwynog born?
Rhodri Molwynog was born in 690 in Kingdom of Gwynedd.
When did Rhodri Molwynog die?
Rhodri Molwynog died in 754.
What was Rhodri Molwynog's occupation?
Rhodri Molwynog was a monarch.
What nationality was Rhodri Molwynog?
Rhodri Molwynog's recorded nationality: Kingdom of Gwynedd.
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