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King Hywell Dda “The Good” AP CADELL

King Hywell Dda “The Good” AP CADELL

Male Abt 880 - 950  (~ 70 years)

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  • Name Hywell Dda “The Good” AP CADELL 
    Prefix King 
    Born Abt 880 
    Gender Male 
    Occupation King of the Britons, Prince of Deheubarth 
    Died 950 
    Person ID I35248  Main
    Last Modified 26 Jul 2017 

    Father King Cadell AP RHODRI MAWR,   d. 911 
    Family ID F12381  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elen,   d.
    Children 
    +1. King Owain AP HYWELL DHA,   d. 988
    Last Modified 4 Nov 2023 
    Family ID F12380  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Hywel Dda (c. 880 – 950), (English: Hywel the Good;, sometimes anglicized to Howell the Good) was a well-thought-of king of Deheubarth in south-west Wales, who, using his cunning, eventually came to rule Wales from Prestatyn to Pembroke. As a descendant of Rhodri Mawr through his father Cadell, Hywel was a member of the Dinefwr branch of the dynasty and is also named Hywel ap Cadell. He was recorded as King of the Britons in the Annales Cambriae and the Annals of Ulster.

      He is remembered as one of the most responsible native Welsh rulers of all time. His name is particularly linked with the development of the Welsh laws, generally known as the Laws of Hywel Dda. The latter part of his name ('Dda' or 'Good') refers to the fact that his laws were just and good. The historian Dafydd Jenkins sees in them compassion rather than punishment, plenty of common sense and a sense of respect towards women.

      Hywel Dda was certainly a well-educated man, even by modern standards, having a good knowledge of Welsh, Latin, and English.

      When he died, his lands were divided between his sons, Hywel and Clydog.

      He was the first Welsh ruler to travel to Rome and return.
      He was the first Welsh ruler to mint his own coin - a silver penny (ceiniog). [1]

  • Sources 


Notes

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Updated 23 Dec 2023