King Erb (also, in
Latin
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, Urbanus) (c.524 – c.555) was the king of
Gwent and
Glywysing, kingdoms in the south of
Wales
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in the
Early Middle Ages
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.
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.
{{DEFAULTSORT:Erb Of Gwent
6th-century deaths
Monarchs of Gwent
Monarchs of Morgannwg
6th-century Welsh monarchs
Year of birth unknown