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Redechius

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Rederchius was a legendary king of the Britons according to Geoffrey of Monmouth's History of the Kings of Britain (1136). He was also known as Rhydderch[1] and came to power in 143BC.[2]

He was preceded by Redon and succeeded by Samuil Penissel.[3]

References

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  1. ^ National Library of Wales, Welsh Classical Dictionary, page 650
  2. ^ Monarchie Nobelesse website, Bretons
  3. ^ History of the Kings of Britain 3.19 at Wikisource. Lewis Thorpe's translation for Penguin Classics (p. 105) gives two kings following him, Samuil followed by Penessil.


Legendary titles
Preceded by King of Britain Succeeded by