Rivallo (Welsh: Rhiwallon) was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He came to power in 817BC.[1]
| Rivallo | |
|---|---|
| King of Britain | |
| Reign | c. 817BCE |
| Predecessor | Cunedagius |
| Successor | Gurgustius |
| Issue |
|
| Father | Cunedagius |
He was the son of King Cunedagius and was noted as a young king who reigned with moderation. Geoffrey describes him as a "peaceful and fortunate youth, who ruled the kingdom well".[2]
His reign was troubled by natural disasters: a rain of blood that lasted three days, a devastating plague, and a great swarm of flies.[2] He was succeeded by his son Gurgustius.
References
edit- ^ Monarchie Nobelesse website, Bretons
- ^ a b Geoffrey of Monmouth: The History of the Kings of Britain : an Edition and Translation of De Gestis Britonum (Historia Regum Britanniae), Boydell & Brewer, 1 Jan 2007, p.44.