The violent rise and fall of Cadwallon of Gwynedd
In short: Explore the brutal power struggles of 7th-century Britain. This video examines the career of Cadwallon, a Welsh king whose expansionist wars reshaped the Northumbrian landscape.
Cadwallon, a British king of Gwynedd in present-day north Wales, became a significant figure in the early medieval period through his military campaigns. In 632 or 633, he joined forces with the Mercian king Penda to invade Northumbria. This campaign resulted in the death of the Northumbrian king Edwin at the Battle of Hatfield Chase, located south of York.
The video provides historical context on how Cadwallon devastated the region following his victory. However, his reign was short-lived; he was defeated and killed by the Northumbrian king Oswald just one year later. The content is framed as part of a broader historical exploration of the era.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: Cadwallon: King of Gwynedd (625-634) // Edwin, Æthelfrith, Rædwald & Oswald
- Also: Cadwallon | King of Gwynedd, Welsh Ruler | Britannica
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