Brochfael ab Elisedd was a
king of Powys
This is a list of rulers in Wales (; and neighbouring regions) during the Middle Ages, between . The rulers were monarchs who ruled their respective realms, as well as those who briefly ruled the Principality of Wales. These former territor ...
in the mid-8th century, who inherited the throne from his father,
Elisedd ap Gwylog
Elisedd ap Gwylog (died c. 755?), also known as Elise, was king of Kingdom of Powys, Powys in eastern Wales, son of Gwylog ap Beli.
Little has been preserved in the historical records about Elisedd, who was a descendant of Brochwel Ysgithrog. ...
. Upon his death, he was succeeded by his son,
Cadell ap Brochfael
Cadell ap Brochfael ('Cadell, son of Brochfael'; died c. 808), also known as Cadell Powys, was an 8th- and 9th-century king of Powys.
He was the son of Brochfael ab Elisedd, whom he succeeded to the throne c. 773.
The '' Annals of Wales'' men ...
. His name also was inscribed (as "Brochmail") in the
Pillar of Eliseg
The Pillar of Eliseg – also known as Elise's Pillar or Croes Elisedd in Welsh – stands near Valle Crucis Abbey, Denbighshire, Wales rid reference It was erected by Cyngen ap Cadell (died 855), king of Kingdom of Powys, Powys in honour o ...
.
8th-century births
773 deaths
Monarchs of Powys
House of Gwertherion
8th-century Welsh monarchs
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