Galwyddel
Kingdom of Galwyddel | |||||||||||
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| Late 400s–c.550 | |||||||||||
 The Hen Ogledd | |||||||||||
| Other languages | Common Brythonic | ||||||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||||||
| King | |||||||||||
• Late 400s─Early 500s | Tudwal ap Cinuit | ||||||||||
• Early 500s─Mid 500s | Dingat ap Tudwal | ||||||||||
• Mid 500s─c.550 | Senyllt ap Dingat | ||||||||||
| History | |||||||||||
• Established | Late 400s | ||||||||||
• Death of Cinuit of Alt Clut | Late 400s | ||||||||||
| c.550 | |||||||||||
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| Today part of | |||||||||||
Galwyddel was a Brythonic kingdom within the Hen Ogledd ("Old North") in Sub-Roman Britain.[1][2] Its area corresponds to modern-day Galloway, Scotland. Galwyddel is believed to have split from the Kingdom of Alt Clut following the death of King Cinuit and his land's division between his sons: Dyfnwal Hen (who became King of Alt Clut); and Tudwal (who became the first King of Galwyddel).[2][3] Galwyddel is believed to have maintained authority over the Isle of Man.[4] Around 550, Galwyddel was invaded and annexed by the Kingdom of Rheged, under King Urien. The Galwyddel King, Senyllt, was forced to flee to Ynys Manau (Isle of Man).[5]
Kings of Galwyddel
| Name (Birth–Death) | Reign | Note | Royal house | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reign start | Reign end | |||
| Tutgual I b. c.467 | Late 400s | Early 500s | Son of Cinuit, King of Alt Clut; Brother of Dynfwal Hen of Alt Clut | House of Alt Clut |
| Dingat b. late 400s | Early 500s | Mid 500s | Son of Tutgual of Galwyddel | |
| Senyllt b. c.510 | Mid 500s | c.550 | Son of Dingat ap Tudwal; Exiled to Ynys Manau | |
References
- ^ Kessler, P. L. "Kingdoms of Caledonia & Ireland - Ynys Manau / Isle of Man". The History Files. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ a b Kessler, P. L. "Kingdoms of British Celts - Galwyddel (Galloway)". The History Files. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ "EBK: King Tutgual of Galloway". www.earlybritishkingdoms.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
- ^ Kessler, P. L. "Kingdoms of British Celts - Galwyddel (Galloway)". The History Files. Retrieved 2025-07-16.
- ^ "EBK: King Senyllt of Galloway & Ynys Manaw". www.earlybritishkingdoms.com. Retrieved 2025-07-16.