First Dynasty of Gwynedd
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The First Dynasty of Gwynedd was the founding dynasty of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, and ruled over the kingdom for almost four hundred years. Its main branch may also be referred to as the Maelgyning, na
Depiction of king Cunedda, founder of the House of Cunedda
Cunedda
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Cunedda ab Edern or Cunedda Wledig was the alleged founder of the First Dynasty of Gwynedd.
First Dynasty of Gwynedd
…descended from Cynlas, and was based in Rhos. The two branches at times competed for the title of king. The members of the family claimed descent from Cunedda Wledig, who in legend arrived in Wales sometimes in the fifth century from the Brittonic-speaking areas north of Hadrian's Wall and led a campaign of ethnic…
15th century illustration of Cunedda from an edition of Brut y Brenhinedd
Coin featuring Magnus Maximus, Roman Emperor
The Roman Hadrian's Wall, Cunedda and his family commanded the Votadini between its wall and Antonine Wall, located at the edge of England and Scotland.
King Coel Hen, father-in-law of Cunedda