Athrwys (sometimes misspelled as Arthwys) was a prince, possibly a king, from Gwent in Wales, who is generally accepted as having lived in the early 7th century. Gwent is the area of south-easternmost Wales, bordering on the Welsh Marches of southwest England. ... Motto: (Welsh for Wales for ever) Anthem: Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau Capital Cardiff Largest city Cardiff Official language(s) English, Welsh Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Rhodri Morgan AM Unification    - by Gruffudd ap Llywelyn 1056  Area    - Total 20,779 km² (3rd... The 7th century is the period from 601 - 700 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Christian Era. ...

Life

Athrwys was the son of Meurig ap Tewdrig, a King of Gwent (and probably Glywysing, now known as Glamorgan) by his wife, Onbrawst, the daughter of Gwrgan Fawr, King of Ergyng (Western Herefordshire). His family relationships are recorded in a number of Old Welsh pedigrees, as well the Book of Llandaff. From her study of the Llandaff Charters in this manuscript, Prof. Wendy Davies has concluded that Athrwys predeceased his father around 655 and never actually ruled in Gwent. David Nash Ford suggests, however, that he ruled as King of Ergyng in the right of his mother, during his father's lifetime. Glamorgan or Morgannwg is a maritime traditional county of Wales, UK, and was previously a medieval kingdom or principality. ... Herefordshire is a traditional and ceremonial county and unitary district in the West Midlands region of England in the United Kingdom. ... Old Welsh (Hen Gymraeg) is the label attached to the Welsh language from the time it developed from the Brythonic language, generally thought to be in the period between the middle of the 6th century and the middle of the 7th century, until the early 12th century when it developed... Events November 15 - Northumbrian king Oswiu defeats the pagan Mercian king Penda in the Battle of Winwaed Empress Saimei ascends to the throne of Japan. ... Gwent is the area of south-easternmost Wales, bordering on the Welsh Marches of southwest England. ...

The real King Arthur?

See main article, Historical basis for King Arthur

Gwent contains many places associated with the famous King Arthur of legend. As early as 1796, local historians had identified the similarly-named Athrwys as the real King Arthur. In the late 20th century, this idea has been taken up by Baram Blackett and Alan Wilson and then Chris Barber and David Pykitt. Both partnerships re-interpret Old Welsh pedigrees and literature to place Athrwys in the more traditionally-accepted Arthurian period of the early 6th century. Blackett and Wilson believe they have discovered his grave marker at Mynydd-y-Gaer in Glamorgan, while Barber and Pykitt believe he emigrated to Brittany to become Saint Armel who is buried at Saint-Armel-des-Boschaux. There is considerable debate among historians about the historical basis of King Arthur. ... A bronze Arthur in plate armour with visor raised and with jousting shield is one of the chivalrous mourners at the tomb of Emperor Maximilian I (died 1519), in Innsbruck King Arthur is an important figure in the mythology of Great Britain, where he appears as the ideal of kingship... The Arthurian legend or the Matter of Britain is a name given collectively to the legends that concern the Celtic and legendary history of the British Isles, especially those centered on King Arthur and the knights of the Round Table. ... 1796 was a leap year starting on Friday. ... (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the... Medieval Welsh literature is the medieval literature written in the Welsh language from before 1100 to the 16th century. ... This Buddhist stela from China, Northern Wei period, was built in the early 6th century. ... Headstones in the Japanese Cemetry in Broome, Western Australia A cemetery in rural Spain A typical late 20th century headstone in the United States A headstone, tombstone or gravestone is a marker, normally carved from stone, placed over or next to the site of a burial. ... Traditional coat of arms Modern flag (Gwenn-ha-du) Historical province of Brittany région of Bretagne, see Bretagne. ...

References

• Barber, Chris & Pykitt, David. (1993). Journey to Avalon.
• Blackett, A. T. & Wilson, Alan (1986). Artorius Rex Discovered.
• Davies, Wendy. (1979). The Llandaff Charters.
• Williams, David. (1796). The History of Monmouthshire.

External links

• Early British Kingdoms: Athrwys, King of Ergyng