Tutagual of Alt Clut facts for kids

Tutagual (also known as Tudwal) was an important ruler, or king, of a kingdom called Alt Clut. This kingdom was later known as Strathclyde. It was a Brittonic kingdom located in a part of Britain called the Old North. Tutagual likely ruled around the middle of the 6th century.

Who Was Tutagual?

Tutagual was a king in ancient Britain. His kingdom, Alt Clut, was in what is now Scotland. He lived a very long time ago, in the 500s. We don't know a lot about him directly. Most of what we know comes from old family records and stories.

Tutagual's Family Tree

Old records, like the Harleian genealogies, tell us about Tutagual's family. These records are like ancient family trees. They show that Tutagual was the father of a much more famous king named Rhydderch Hael. Rhydderch Hael probably became king after Tutagual.

Tutagual's father was named Clinoch. His grandfather was Dumnagual Hen. Both Clinoch and Dumnagual Hen were likely kings before Tutagual. This suggests that being a king ran in their family.

Was Tutagual a Strict Ruler?

Some old writings mention a king named Tuduael or Tudwaldus. This king lived around the same time as Saint Ninian, a famous religious figure. These writings describe this king as being very powerful or strict. Some historians think this king might have been Tutagual of Alt Clut.

However, not all historians agree. Alan MacQuarrie, a historian, points out that the dates might not match up perfectly. So, while it's an interesting idea, we can't be completely sure if Tutagual was this particular strict ruler.