Eiludd Powys facts for kids

Eiludd Powys was a king who ruled the ancient Welsh kingdom of Powys in the early 600s. He was an important leader during a time when many small kingdoms existed in Wales.

Who Was Eiludd Powys?

Eiludd Powys was a king of Powys around the early 7th century. This means he lived and ruled in the early 600s. Powys was one of the powerful Welsh kingdoms during that time.

Eiludd's Family Mystery

Historians are not completely sure about Eiludd's exact family connection to the previous king, Selyf ap Cynan. There are two main ideas:

• One old record says Eiludd was the son of Selyf and the brother of a person named Manwgan.
• Another old record suggests Eiludd was Selyf's brother.

Both ideas are possible. Sometimes, a younger brother would become king if the king's own son was too young to rule. Or, sometimes an older son might not be chosen to be king.

What Do We Know About His Time?

Eiludd lived in a period when Welsh kingdoms were often fighting and changing. Kings like him played a big part in shaping the history of Wales. A famous poet from the 12th century, named Cynddelw Brydydd Mawr, even wrote about the family of Selyf, calling them "serpents of battle." This shows how important and respected this royal family was, even centuries later.