A Family Genealogy of
the Gentle House of Stapleton
the Gentle House of Stapleton
(King of Gwynedd) Anarawd ap Rhodri ABERFFRAW #77012
ABT 850 - 916
Personal Information
- TITLE: King of Gwynedd
- BIRTH: ABT 850, Caer Seiont, Caernarvonshire, Wales
- DEATH: 916
Notes
Founder of the House of Aberffraw.
Anarawd ap Rhodri was King of Gwynedd from 878 to 916. He faced challenges from the kingdom of Mercia and Viking raiders during a period of uncertainty for his realm. Nonetheless, he managed to secure his dynasty's future through his actions and leadership in this tumultuous era.
Anarawd was born in the 9th century in the Kingdom of Gwynedd, which was ruled by his father, the ambitious King Rhodri. Rhodri's reign was marked by successful territorial expansions and the defense against numerous Viking invasions. However, Rhodri met his demise in a battle against Ceowulf of Mercia. Following his father's death, Anarawd ascended to the throne, inheriting a vast kingdom that stretched from the Isle of Anglesey to the Wye River.
Anarawd ap Rhodri was King of Gwynedd from 878 to 916. He faced challenges from the kingdom of Mercia and Viking raiders during a period of uncertainty for his realm. Nonetheless, he managed to secure his dynasty's future through his actions and leadership in this tumultuous era.
Anarawd was born in the 9th century in the Kingdom of Gwynedd, which was ruled by his father, the ambitious King Rhodri. Rhodri's reign was marked by successful territorial expansions and the defense against numerous Viking invasions. However, Rhodri met his demise in a battle against Ceowulf of Mercia. Following his father's death, Anarawd ascended to the throne, inheriting a vast kingdom that stretched from the Isle of Anglesey to the Wye River.
Parents
Father: Rhodri Mawr MANAW #77013
Family 1 :
_Gwriad ap Elidyr MANAW ________
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_Merfyn Frych MANAW __________|
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| |_Ethyllt ferch Cynan GWYNEDD ___+
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_Rhodri Mawr MANAW _____________|
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| | _Cadell ap Brochfael GWRTHEYRN _+
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| |_Nest ferch Cadell GWRTHEYRN _|
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|--Anarawd ap Rhodri ABERFFRAW
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| _Meurig ap DYFNWALLON ________|
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|_Angharad ferch Meurig GWYNEDD _|
(0825 - 0900) |
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