of Britain, Blaiddyd 1a

Birth Name of Britain, Blaiddyd
Gender male

Narrative

Bladud was a legendary king of the Britons as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Rud Hud Hudibras. He ruled for twenty years in which time he built Kaerbadum (Bath) and the many hot baths in that city. This was because he was a leper and a hot bath cured him. He dedicated the city to the Greek goddess Minerva and lit undying fires in honor of her. During his reign, he also encouraged the practice of necromancy, or divination through the spirits of the dead. Through this practice, he is said to have contructed wings for himself and tried to fly to the temple of Apollo in Trinovantum (London) but was killed when he hit a wall. He was succeeded by his son, Leir.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

 

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Death        

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Hudibras, Rud Hud
Mother
         of Britain, Blaiddyd

Families

Family of of Britain, Blaiddyd and

Unknown Partner ( * + ... )
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
of Britain, Leir849 B.C.E.

Pedigree

  1. Hudibras, Rud Hud
      1. of Britain, Blaiddyd
          1. of Britain, Leir

Source References

  1. RCKarnes: http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=arciek&id=I01489 Carrie's Family Tree
      • Source text:

        ID: I01489
        Name: Blaiddyd of BRITAIN
        Sex: M
        Occupation: King in Britain (from 863 BC or perhaps 500 BC) 1
        Occupation: King in Britain 929–909 BC 2
        Note:
        Bladud was a legendary king of the Britons as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Rud Hud Hudibras. He ruled for twenty years in which time he built Kaerbadum (Bath) and the many hot baths in that city. This was because he was a leper and a hot bath cured him. He dedicated the city to the Greek goddess Minerva and lit undying fires in honor of her. During his reign, he also encouraged the practice of necromancy, or divination through the spirits of the dead. Through this practice, he is said to have contructed wings for himself and tried to fly to the temple of Apollo in Trinovantum (London) but was killed when he hit a wall. He was succeeded by his son, Leir.
        (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

         

        Father: Rud Hud HUDIBRAS

        Marriage 1 Spouse Unknown
        Children
        Leir of BRITAIN

        Sources:
        Title: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
        Title: Wikipedia

         

      • Citation:

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