Cloten of Dyfed and Brycheiniog

Cloten of Dyfed and Brycheiniog

Cloten (reigned in the 7th century) was the king of Dyfed and Brycheiniog in southern Wales. Already the king of Dyfed, he married Princess Ceindrech of Brycheiniog c.650, briefly uniting the two kingdoms; they would be divided again after his son's reign.

Preceded by
Unknown
King of Dyfed Succeeded by
Rhain of Dyfed and Brycheiniog
Preceded by
Unknown
King of Brycheiniog



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