Rhodri Mawr

Rhodri Mawr
King of the Britons
Depiction of Rhodri the Great from Historiae Cambriae
King of Gwynedd
Reign	844–878
Predecessor	Merfyn Frych
Successor	Anarawd ap Rhodri
Born	820 Isle of Man
Died	878 Anglesey
Issue	Anarawd ap Rhodri Cadell ap Rhodri Meurig ap Rhodri Merfyn ap Rhodri Tudwal ap Rhodri Gwriad ap Rhodri Gwyddelig ap Rhodri
House	Merfynion
Father	Merfyn Frych

Rhodri ap Merfyn, commonly known as Rhodri Mawr (Welsh for 'Rhodri the Great'), was a Welsh king whose legacy has impacted the history of Wales. Rhodri rose to power during a tumultuous era, where the fate of Welsh kingdoms was often determined by the power of their leaders.