Cynan Nant Nyfer Explained

Cynan Nant Nyfer ("Cynan of the Nevern Valley"; fl. 865[1]) was a 9th-century Welsh warrior whose death was recorded by most of the surviving Welsh histories.[1] [2] [3] [4] He was credited with many victories against the Saxons.[5] Among the variations of his name was Cynan Nawdd Nifer ("Cynan, Protection of Many").[4]

Notes and References

  1. [s:la:Annales Cambriae A|Harleian MS. 3859]
  2. [s:la:Annales Cambriae B|Public Records Office MS. E.164/1]
  3. [s:la:Annales Cambriae C|British Library MS Cotton Domitian A.1]
  4. Archaeologia Cambrensis: "Chronicle of the Princes", p. 15. Accessed 27 Feb 2013.
  5. [William Williams (antiquary)|Williams, William]

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