Rhodri Molwynog

This era in the history of Gwynedd is very obscure and, given the lack of reliable information available, several serious histories of medieval Wales – including John Davies's[1] – do not mention Rhodri at all, while others – including John Lloyd's[2] – mention him only in passing, quoting the undated entry of the Annals of Wales recording his death.

The Annals of Wales mention a war in kingdom of Cornwall around 722 without giving the names of the individuals involved.

[6] The Brut y Saeson Chronicle says that in 721 there was "an extensive war between Rhodri Molwynawg and the Saxons in Cornwall".

[7] The Brut Aberpergwm also recorded this event but, while it was accepted for a time by the editors of The Myvyrian Archaiology of Wales, Thomas Stephens has since shown that it was one of Iolo Morganwg's many forgeries.

[8] The Rotri appearing in the Annals has sometimes been misidentified as a ruler of Alt Clut (modern Dumbarton Rock), the Brythonic kingdom later known as Strathclyde.