Guithelin | |
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King of Britain | |
Predecessor | Gurguit Barbtruc |
Successor | Marcia (Regent); Sisillius II |
Spouse | Marcia |
Issue | Sisillius I |
Father | Gurguit Barbtruc |
Guithelin was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He became king after the death of Gurguit Barbtruc[1] and reigned approximately 379 BC.
He ruled liberally and temperately for his life. His Queen consort was an artisan and noblewoman named Marcia; when he died, his wife took over the government as regent for their son, Sisillius II.[2]