10th century in Wales

9th century | 11th century | Other years in Wales Other events of the century This article is about the particular significance of the century 901–1000 to Wales and its people.

Events

905 The kingdom of Dyfed passes to Hywel Dda as a result of his marriage to Elen, the daughter of Llywarch ap Hyfaidd, following the death of Llywarch's heir, Rhydderch. 920 Hywel Dda unites the kingdoms of Dyfed and Seisyllwg to create Deheubarth. 928 King Æthelstan of England receives the submission of Welsh kings, including Hywel Dda, and sets the border of Wales at the River Wye. 969 Iago ab Idwal imprisons his brother Ieuaf ap Idwal. 985 Cadwallon ab Ieuaf becomes King of Gwynedd. 986 Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Gwynedd, after disposing of its previous ruler, Cadwallon ab Ieuaf. 987 Maredudd ab Owain becomes King of Deheubarth. 992 Maredudd ab Owain attacks Morgannwg. 999 Cynan ap Hywel becomes King of Gwynedd. Vikings sack St David's and murder the bishop, Morgeneu.

Births date unknown - Llywelyn ap Seisyll, King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth (d. 1023)

Deaths 900 Merfyn ap Rhodri, prince of Gwynedd 909 Cadell ap Rhodri, King of Seisyllwg 916 Anarawd ap Rhodri, King of Gwynedd 942 Idwal Foel, King of Gwynedd 950 Hywel Dda, King of most of Wales 953 Haearnddur, son of Merfyn ap Rhodri (probable). Cambrian Archaeological Association. Archaeologia Cambrensis: "Chronicle of the Princes", p. 24. W. Pickering, 1864. Accessed 19 Feb 2013. 979 Iago ab Idwal, King of Gwynedd 985 Hywel ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd 986 Cadwallon ab Ieuaf, King of Gwynedd 987 Owain ap Hywel, King of Deheubarth 999 Maredudd ab Owain, King of Gwynedd and Deheubarth Morgeneu, Bishop of St David's (in Viking raid)

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