10th century in Wales

This article is about the particular significance of the century 901–1000 to Wales and its people.

Events

905

• 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.

920

• Hywel Dda unites the kingdoms of Dyfed and Seisyllwg to create Deheubarth.

928

• King Æthelstan of England receives the submission of Welsh kings, including Hywel Dda, and sets the border of Wales at the River Wye.

969

• Iago ab Idwal imprisons his brother Ieuaf ap Idwal.

985

• Cadwallon ab Ieuaf becomes King of Gwynedd.

986

• Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Gwynedd, after disposing of its previous ruler, Cadwallon ab Ieuaf.

987

• Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Deheubarth.

992

• Maredudd ab Owain attacks Morgannwg.

999

• 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

909

• Cadell ap Rhodri, King of Seisyllwg

916

• Anarawd ap Rhodri, King of Gwynedd

942

• Idwal Foel, King of Gwynedd

950

• Hywel Dda, King of most of Wales

953

• Haearnddur, son of Merfyn ap Rhodri (probable)

979

• Iago ab Idwal, King of Gwynedd

985

• Hywel ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd

986

• Cadwallon ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd

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)

References