Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
Deen, Fordice, Hallett, Hodges and Van Horn Families - Person Sheet
NameIdwal Ywrch ap Cadwaladr
Birthabt 664, Wales
OccupationKing Of Gwynedd
Spouses
OccupationPrincess
ChildrenRhodri Molwynog ap Idwal (~690-754)
Notes for Idwal Ywrch ap Cadwaladr
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idwal_Iwrch

King of Gwenydd

Idwal ap Cadwaladr , more commonly known as Idwal Iwrch , was an early medieval king of Gwynedd.
Following the death of Idwal's father, Cadwaladr Fendigaid, the history of Gwynedd enters into a somewhat hazy period. His nickname of 'Roebuck' suggests a young man of small stature, and the historical record indicates that he was probably not involved in any major, prolonged conflicts with neighboring kingdoms, focusing instead on the domestic situation of Gwynedd.
Nonetheless, it was during the time of Idwal's reign that the nearby kingdom of Mercia to the west was growing in power and influence. Idwal may have been involved in a series of raids on Mercian territory carried out by the neighboring Welsh kingdom of Powys during the reign of the Mercian king Coenred. These raids, if they did indeed occur, and if Gwynedd was indeed involved, seem to have been relatively isolated, and did not result in any sort of more organized conflict.
Last Modified 9 Jun 2018Created 28 Sep 2020 Anthony Deen