Rhodri Mawr | |
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King of the Britons | |
King of Gwynedd | |
Reign | 844–878 |
Predecessor | Merfyn Frych |
Successor | Anarawd ap Rhodri |
Born | 820 Isle of Man |
Died | 878 Anglesey |
Issue | Anarawd ap Rhodri Cadell ap Rhodri Meurig ap Rhodri Merfyn ap Rhodri Tudwal ap Rhodri Gwriad ap Rhodri Gwyddelig ap Rhodri |
House | Merfynion |
Father | Merfyn Frych |
Rhodri ap Merfyn, commonly known as Rhodri Mawr (Welsh for 'Rhodri the Great'), was a Welsh king whose legacy has impacted the history of Wales. Rhodri rose to power during a tumultuous era, where the fate of Welsh kingdoms was often determined by the power of their leaders.