Polity Kingdom of Ergyng

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Was a Welsh kingdom of the sub-Roman and early medieval period.

Establishment

  • January 616: The Kingdom of Ergyng was a Welsh kingdom of the sub-Roman and early medieval period. The area was originally part of the Kingdom of Glywysing and Gwent, but seems to have become independent for a period under King Peibio Clafrog in the 5th or 6th century and again under Gwrfoddw Hen in the early 7th century, c. 615.

Chronology

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Disestablishment

  • January 621: In the middle of the 7th century, Onbraust of Ergyng married Meurig of Gwent, and their son Athrwys became king of both kingdoms. Ergyng eventually became a mere cantref (a subdivision), the Welsh equivalent of a hundred.