Cynyr Ceinfarfog facts for kids

Cynyr Ceinfarfog was a ruler from an old Welsh kingdom called Kingdom of Dyfed. He lived around the year 480 AD. His name was also known as Cunoricus in Latin, or Kendrick and Cynyr the Red in English.

Some stories say he was born a Roman citizen. He ruled from a place called Caer Goch, near St. Davids in Wales. Historians sometimes wonder if he was a saint instead of a king.

Cynyr in Arthurian Legends

In the very first Welsh stories about King Arthur, Cynyr Ceinfarfog was the person who raised King Arthur. He was Arthur's foster parent. His own son, Sir Kay, was also part of these legends. Later versions of the Arthurian tales changed this, saying that Sir Ector raised Arthur instead.

Cynyr's Family

Cynyr Ceinfarfog is believed to have been married twice. His first wife was Princess Sefin, who was the daughter of Brychan, a saint and king. His second wife was Anna, the daughter of Vortimer.

He was the father of two important saints:

• Saint Non, who was the mother of Saint David of Wales. Saint David is the patron saint of Wales.
• Saint Wenna, who was the mother of Saint Cybi.

His grandchildren include:

• Saint Cybi
• Saint David