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Merfyn Frych King of Gwynedd
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844
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Research notes
✓ Merfyn Frych 'the Freckled', King of Gwynedd (d. 844: Annales Cambriae 'Mermin'), father of Rhodri Mawr (Annals of Ulster 877/878: 'Rhodri son of Merfyn king of the Britons'; History of Gruffydd ap Cynan). His father Gwriad is named only in the 13th-century History - not wired. Source: Medieval Lands (fmg.ac, Cawley), 'Wales Kings & Princes'. [DIRECT ANCESTOR OF THE COMPILER: flag added 25 Oct 2026 by walking the tree from Aynsley, so that this marker is reliable and can be searched.]