kids encyclopedia robot

Erb of Gwent facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Erb
Urbanus
King of Gwent and Glywysing
Reign ? – c. 555
Predecessor Erbig
Successor Nynnio
Issue Peibio Clafrog, Nynnio
Father Erbig

King Erb (also, in Latin, Urbanus) (c.524 – c.555) was the king of Gwent and Glywysing, kingdoms in the south of Wales in the Early Middle Ages.

Life

According to later genealogies, Erb was the son of King Meurig ap Caradog's son, Erbig. Nothing is known of his life. After Erb's death in the mid-6th century, his kingdom was divided between his young sons. Nynnio became king of Gwent and Glywysing and Peibio became the ruler of Ergyng.

kids search engine
Erb of Gwent Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.