Hywel Dda ruled Wales for nearly three decades, bringing stability and prosperity to his kingdom. He died in 950, and his death marked the end of an era. After his death, his kingdom was divided among his sons, with each taking control of different parts of Wales. However, the unity Hywel had establ

One of Hywel Dda’s most enduring legacies is his contribution to Welsh law. He is credited with consolidating and codifying the Welsh legal system, a feat that earned him the epithet “the Good.” Around the year 930, Hywel summoned a council of Welsh chiefs and lawmakers, known as t

Hywel Dda (Hywel the Good) was one of the most significant and revered kings in Welsh history. Born around 880, he is best known for his unification of the Welsh kingdoms and for his contributions to Welsh law and governance. His reign represents a high point in the medieval history of Wales, marked

In addition to his struggles with the Anglo-Saxons, Owen’s kingdom also faced incursions from Viking forces, particularly from the Kingdom of Dublin and other Norse groups. The Vikings had begun raiding Britain in the late 8th century, and their influence grew throughout the 9th and early 10th