Merfyn Frych - Family Background and Marriage

Family Background and Marriage

Merfyn was linked to the earlier dynasty through his mother Ethyllt (or Etthil or Essyllt, Esyllt), the daughter of King Cynan (d. 816), rather than through his father Gwriad. As his father's origins are obscure, so is the basis of his claim to the throne (see below).

Merfyn allied his own royal family with that of Powys by marrying Nest, daughter or sister of King Cadell ap Brochwel.

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