10th century in Wales
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This article is about the particular significance of the century 901â1000 to Wales and its people.
Events
- The kingdom of Dyfed passes to Hywel Dda as a result of his marriage to Elen, the daughter of Llywarch ap Hyfaidd, following the death of Llywarch's heir, Rhydderch.[1]
- Hywel Dda unites the kingdoms of Dyfed and Seisyllwg to create Deheubarth.[2]
- King Ãthelstan of England receives the submission of Welsh kings, including Hywel Dda, and sets the border of Wales at the River Wye.[3]
- Iago ab Idwal imprisons his brother Ieuaf ap Idwal.
- Cadwallon ab Ieuaf becomes King of Gwynedd.[4]
- Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Gwynedd, after disposing of its previous ruler, Cadwallon ab Ieuaf.[5]
- Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Deheubarth.
- Maredudd ab Owain attacks Morgannwg.[5]
- Cynan ap Hywel becomes King of Gwynedd.
- Vikings sack St David's and murder the bishop, Morgeneu.
Births
- date unknown - Llywelyn ap Seisyll, King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth (d. 1023)
Deaths
900
- Merfyn ap Rhodri, prince of Gwynedd[6]
909
- Cadell ap Rhodri, King of Seisyllwg
916
- Anarawd ap Rhodri, King of Gwynedd[7]
942
- Idwal Foel, King of Gwynedd[8]
950
- Hywel Dda, King of most of Wales
953
- Haearnddur, son of Merfyn ap Rhodri (probable)[9]
979
- Iago ab Idwal, King of Gwynedd
985
- Hywel ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd
986
- Cadwallon ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd[5]
987
- Owain ap Hywel, King of Deheubarth
999
- Maredudd ab Owain, King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth
- Morgeneu, Bishop of St David's (in Viking raid)