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King of Britain
Guithelin
King of Britain
PredecessorGurguit Barbtruc
SuccessorMarcia (Regent);
Sisillius II
SpouseMarcia
IssueSisillius I
FatherGurguit Barbtruc

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

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.

References

  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)
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Preceded byGurguit Barbtruc King of Britain Succeeded byMarcia (Regent);
Sisillius II


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