Erb of Gwent
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (November 2024) |
| 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.[1]
Life
[edit]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.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "EBK: King Erb of Gwent & Glywysing". www.earlybritishkingdoms.com. Retrieved 2024-11-19.