Elidyr "Lydanwyn" (the Stout) ap Meirchion, Chieftan in South Rheged

Elidyr "Lydanwyn" (the Stout) ap Meirchion, Chieftan in South Rheged
(Est 520-590)

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Llywarch "Hen" ap Elidyr+

Elidyr "Lydanwyn" (the Stout) ap Meirchion, Chieftan in South Rheged ¹

Born: Est 520, South Rheged, Wales
Died: 590, Powys, Montgomery, Wales

Research Notes:

Some sources show Elidyr having been born in the mid fifth century, which seems a tad early.
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ELIDYR LYDANWYN, a chieftan among the Cumbrian Britons in the middle of the fifth century. He was the father of Llywarch Hen, by Gwawr, the daughter of Brychan. ²

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The first King of Rheged's southern region inherited from his father, Meichion Gul, in the mid-530s. It covered modern Lancashire and Cheshire, and was probably centred on Ribchester or Lancaster. Rheged-dale or modern Rochdale still retains the name of his Kingdom. Little is known about him, unlike his contemporary and namesake with whom he is often confused, the Strathclyde Prince, Elidyr Mwynfawr (the Wealthy). ³

Marriage Information:

Elidyr married Gwawr ferch Brychan, daughter of St. Brychan ap Anllach, Brenin Brycheiniog, and Mendog ferch Dyfnwal of Strathclyde. (Gwawr ferch Brychan was born about 470 in Brycheiniog, Breconshire, Wales.)

Elidyr "Lydanwyn" (the Stout) ap Meirchion, Chieftan in South Rheged 1

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Elidyr "Lydanwyn" (the Stout) ap Meirchion, Chieftan in South Rheged ¹