Guithelin

Summary

Guithelin was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He became king after the death of Gurguit Barbtruc[1] and reigned approximately 379BC.

He ruled liberally and temperately for his life. His Queen consort was an artisan and noblewoman named Marcia; when he died, his wife took over the government as regent for their son, Sisillius II.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Monarchie Nobelesse website, Bretons
  2. ^ Sacred Texts website, Histories of the Kings of Britain (Book III), by Geoffry of Monmouth, tr. by Sebastian Evans, (1904)
Legendary titles
Preceded by King of Britain Succeeded by
Marcia (Regent);
Sisillius II