Erb of Gwent
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.
| Erb Urbanus | |
|---|---|
| King of Gwent and Glywysing | |
| Reign | ? – c. 555 |
| Predecessor | Erbig |
| Successor | Nynnio |
| Issue | Peibio Clafrog, Nynnio |
| Father | Erbig |
Life
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.
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