Llyr Llediaith (King Lear) King Of Siluria (d. October)

Llyr Llediaith (King Lear) King Of Siluria (d. October)

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Llyr Llediaith (King Lear) King Of Siluria (son of Baran King Of Siluria) died October. He married Penardim (Penarddun) Ferch Beli Princess Camulod, daughter of Lludd Ap Beli King of the Britons and Anna Princess of Cornwall.

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"King Lear", (Llyr), was educated in Rome by Augustus Caesar. Among his "Wise Sayings" recorded by the Welsh Bards we find this attributed to LLyr, "no folly but ends in misery". Legend says he is a direct descendant of Aedd Mawr "Edward The Great", a king born about 1300 BC. Siluria encompasses the present day shires of Monmouth , Brecon and and Glamorgan.

Reigned 60 years. Founded the city of Leicestershire. Lost his kingdom when he attempted to divide it amongst his 3 daughters. His story is told in Shakespeare's play King Lear.

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Record Change: February 25, 2003

Children of Llyr Llediaith (King Lear) King Of Siluria and Penardim (Penarddun) Ferch Beli Princess Camulod are:

+Bran "The Blessed" Fendigaid King Of Siluria, d. date unknown.