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Rhirid Flaidd was an important Welsh figure who lived around the year 1160. His name, "Flaidd," means "wolf" in Welsh, a nickname he inherited from his family. He was known for his connections to powerful Welsh royal families, including the kings of Gwynedd and Powys.

Who Was Rhirid Flaidd?

Rhirid Flaidd, sometimes called Rhirid ap Gwrgenau, was a notable person in Wales during the 12th century. His father was Gwrgenau. Their family history connects back to Cunedda Wledig. Cunedda was a very important ancestor. He founded the House of Cunedda. This family provided kings for Gwynedd from the end of Roman Britain until the year 825.

The Meaning of His Name

The name blaidd means "wolf" in Welsh. Rhirid inherited this special name from his maternal grandmother, Haer. Haer was the daughter of Cynfyn. Cynfyn was the son of Cillyn y Blaidd Rhudd. This name means "Cillyn the Bloody Wolf." This family lived in a place called Gest in Eifionydd.

His Family Connections

Through his grandmother Haer, Rhirid was related to Bleddyn ap Cynfyn. Bleddyn was a powerful king of Powys. King Bleddyn rewarded Rhirid's father, Gwrgenau, with land. This was likely a thank you for Gwrgenau's loyalty and service.

Lands and Legacy

Rhirid Flaidd inherited many lands from his father. These included areas like Mochnant and Penllyn. He also received lands in Pennant Melangell and Rhiwaedog. From his mother's side, he inherited land at Gest.

Rhirid's Family

Rhirid is said to have married a woman named Gwenllian. She was the daughter of Ednyfed ap Rhiwallon from Brychdyn. Rhirid and Gwenllian had two sons together. Their names were Einion and Madog.

Famous Descendants

Many important families in Wales claimed to be descendants of Rhirid Flaidd. These families include:

  • The Lloyds, Fludd, and Floyd families of Rhiwaedog
  • The Myddeltons of Gwaenynog and Chirk
  • The Vaughans of Glan-llyn
  • The Lloyds of Glanrafon
  • The Edward family of LLanuwchllyn Parish
  • The Ellis family of Gwernhefin, Llanycil Parish

You can see more about his family tree online. A good place to look is Our Family Tree website.

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