Editing Rhodri Mawr (section)

== Early life ==
Rhodri was born in the 9th century on the [[Isle of Man]]. Rhodri was the son of [[Merfyn Frych|Merfyn]], who, under enigmatic circumstances, assumed the kingship of [[Kingdom of Gwynedd|Gwynedd]] following the death of [[Hywel ap Rhodri Molwynog|Hywel ap Caradog]] in 825.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Edwards |first=Thomas |title=Wales and the Britons, 350-1064 |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=2014 |isbn=978-0198704911 |edition=2nd |pages=359 |language=en}}</ref> Rhodri ascended to the throne of [[Kingdom of Gwynedd|Gwynedd]] following the passing of his father, [[Merfyn Frych|Merfyn]], in the year 844.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Davies |first=John |title=A History of Wales |publisher=Penguin |year=2007 |isbn=978-0140284751 |edition=Revised |pages=79 |language=en}}</ref>