Rud Hud Hudibras

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Rud Hud Hudibras (

Britons as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He came to power in 974BC.[1]

He was the son of King Leil and ruled during a civil war.[2]

Story

During the waning years of Leil's reign, the kingdom of the Britons became unstable, and civil war broke out. Rud Hud Hudibras became king after his father's death and reigned for 39 years, ending the civil war and restoring peace to the kingdom. During his reign, he founded Kaerreint, later renamed

Winchester) and Paladur Castle (Shaftesbury). He was succeeded by his son Bladud.[2]

Geoffrey places Rud Hud Hudibras' reign during the time

Uzziah of Judah and Jeroboam II, probably around 760 BC.[2]

In literature and fiction

A reference to Rud Hud Hudibras is featured in the title and character of Samuel Butler's mock-heroic poem Hudibras (1663–1678).

Rud Hud Hudibras is a primary character in American author Zachary J. Cooper's series of short stories set in Ancient Wales.[3]

References

  1. ^ Monarchie Nobelesse website, Bretons
  2. ^ a b c Geoffrey of Monmouth. "Book 2" . Historia Regum Britanniae. Chapter 9 – via Wikisource.
  3. ^ "Scribl - the Skill of the Hunter (Croesi Saren #2) by Zachary J Cooper".
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