119:, last King of the House of Cunedda; it follows that Essylt was not Merfyn's mother, but his wife. Consequently, those taking this view conclude that Nest's alleged marriage to Merfyn (or Rhodri) was merely a rumour spread and recorded by supporters of Gwynedd to demean the Kings of Powys and to claim lordship over them. The House of Gwynedd's Kingship is recorded being passed
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