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View Map of Later Cymru Rhufoniog

Rhufoniog was the name given to the small sub-kingdom of Gwynedd ruled by one of the sons of Cunedda Wledig. Although it is doubtful that the territory remained a sub-kingdom under Maelgwyn Gwynedd's overlordship, Rhwfon's immediate descendants still enjoyed some degree of power in this eastern territory. They quite possibly acted as protectors of the eastern border, once Powys had Sub-Kingdoms of Gwyneddgained former Gwyneddian land (modern Clwyd) the east.

c.445

Rhwfon ap Cunedag

Created sub-king and ruled under brother Einion Yrth of Gwynedd.

c.465

Mor ap Rhwfon

c.495

Aidan ap Mor

c.520

Moreith ap Aidan

c.540

Mor ap Moreith

c.540

Maelgwyn Gwynedd probably draws the sub-kingdom back under his direct control.