Latin-Conanus, English-Conan

This late 6th century King of Powys, and Tysilio's elder brother, apparently had very white legs, hence his name of White-Shanks. Though, the epithet may be a mistaken rendering of "Carrwyn," of the White-Chariot. He was a powerful king remembered in the poems of Taliesin for his battle victories from Anglesey to the Wye.

-------------------- Cynan Garwyn was king of Powys in the north-east and east of Wales, who flourished in the second half of the 6th century. Little reliable information exists which can be used to reconstruct the background and career of the historical figure. Available materials include early Welsh poetry, genealogies and hagiography, which are often late and of uncertain value.

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• Cynan "Garwyn" ap Brochwel

born about 0544

father:

• St. Brochmael "Yagythrawg" ap Cyngen

born about 0493

mother:

• Arddun verch Pabo

born about 0510

siblings:

unknown

spouse:

unknown

children:

• Eilud ap Cynan born about 0590
• Tandreg Ddu verch Cynan born about 0569 Powys, Wales

Selyf "Sarffgadau" Ap Cynan

Dinogan Ap Cynan

biographical and/or anecdotal:

notes or source:

ancestry.com -------------------- Also called Conanus filius Brogmaglus Latin. Brenin Powys Cynan Garwyn ap Brochfael o Powys also went by the name of Conan "White Shanks" English, Garwyn = White Shanks, though the epithet may be a mistaken rendering of "Carrwyn," of the White-Chariot. He was the successor of Brenin Powys Morgan ap Pasgen o Powys; King of Powys.2 Brenin Powys Cynan Garwyn ap Brochfael o Powys was born circa 545.1 He was the son of Brenin Powys Brochfael Ysgythrog ap Cyngen o Powys and Arddyn Penasgell verch Pabo of Britain.1 King of Powys at Wales between 570 and 610.2 Brenin Powys Cynan Garwyn ap Brochfael o Powys was mentioned in 580.2 He married Gwenwenin ingen Domangart, daughter of Domangart mac Áedán, before 591.1 Brenin Powys Cynan Garwyn ap Brochfael o Powys died circa 610.1 He was the predecessor of Brenin Powys Selyf Sarffgadau ap Cynan o Powys; King of Powys.2

Family

Gwenwenin ingen Domangart b. circa 575

Children

   * Brenin Powys Selyf Sarffgadau ap Cynan o Powys+ b. c 591, d. 6131

   * Tadreg Ddu verch Cynan Garwyn of Powys+ b. c 5941

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