Conan Meriadog ap Caradowc the barbarian King of Brittany and Dumnonia

• Preferred Name: Conan Meriadog ap Caradowc the barbarian King of Brittany and Dumnonia^{[1] [2] [3]}
  
• Alternate Name: Conan Meiriadoc Cynan 1st King of the Bretons
  
• Alternate Name: Conan Meiriadoc Cynan 1st King of the Bretons
  
• Alternate Name: Conan Meriadoc ( Cynan Medriadog) of Brittany
  
• Gender: M
  
• Birth: ABT 305 in England with note: Dumonia, England
  
• FSID: L2GB-S15
  
• Burial: in Nantes, France at LATI: N7.2197 LONG: E1.5543
  
• Death: ABT 367 in Nantes, Loire-Atlantique, Pays de la Loire, France at LATI: N7.2197 LONG: E1.5543
  
• http://familysearch.org/v1/TitleOfNobility: King of AmoricaBET 383 AND 388 in Amorica, Brittany at LATI: N8.3185 LONG: E2.9377
  
• http://familysearch.org/v1/TitleOfNobility: King of the VannetaisBET 340 AND 387 in Dumnonia, Britain at LATI: N2.4379 LONG: E1.6496
  
• Occupation: King of Brittany and Domnoni in Brittany, France at LATI: N8.3185 LONG: E2.9377
  
• Occupation: Lieutenant to the Roman Emperor in Rome, Italy at LATI: N1.903 LONG: E2.4963
  
• Notes:

  === Life Sketch ===
  c.340 - c.387 Conan Meriadoc / Conanus, King of Vannetais. Left Dumnonia to his eldest son by Ursula.
  
  337 - 343 -The death of Roman Emperor Constantine, and then his eldest son, Constantine II in battle in 340, proves serious for Britain. Its early fourth century age of peace and prosperity begins to vanish. Constans makes a sudden and very unusual visit in early 343 and it is also suggested that the widespread refortification of cities which occurs in this century happens as a result of this visit. Units of Germanic laeti begin to appear in some cities, notably Venta Belgarum in the Belgae civitas, and a steady trickle of migration begins from south-western Britain (notably the former territories of the Cornovii and Dumnonii) into Armorica.
  
  c.350s -Around this time, stones recording building or repair work appear along Hadrian's Wall. The stones are undated, but are placed in the mid-fourth century and two of them record work by the civitas Dumnoniorum and the civitas Durotrigum. They seem to represent either an enforced labour party under military supervision (which would not discount the possible presence of a semi-independent Dumnonia), or the provision of civilian labour to maintain the country's defences (which still does not mitigate against semi-independence).
  
  378 -This is the minting date for the last Roman coins to be found in Dumnonian territory, showing that the region is still integrated into established Romano-British society at this time. This is also the approximate date at which the forum and basilica at Isca are given a new floor, showing that rebuilding and repair work is still taking place in Roman Britain. Unfortunately, the buildings are demolished within a generation.
  
  383 - 388 -Magnus Maximus, military commander in Britain, is credited by Geoffrey of Monmouth with setting up Conan Meriadoc as king in Armorica at the start of his own campaign to become emperor. Conan is the rebellious nephew of Octavius, Maximus' predecessor as one of the most important figures in Britain, so this could have an element of getting him out of harm's way in Britain. The relationship could make Octavius the father of Maximus' wife, as Conan is also her cousin. Conan's son, Gadeon, is mentioned in the Dream of Macsen Wledig (as his brother, Adeon - see link, right).
  
  It may be the case that the estimated dates used here for Conan are a little adrift, and the earlier date may even represent a date of birth rather than the beginning of his reign, as a reign of forty-seven years seems a little long. By AD 388, as a result of Maximus' defeat, a large number of his surviving troops appear to return to settle in Armorica.
  
  Last Will and Testament of John Dugger Sr.
  LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF JOHN DUGGER SR. COPIED FROM THE
  WILL ON FILE IN THE RECORDS OF THE COUNTY COURT CLERK'S
  OFFICE IN THE COURT HOUSE AT MOUNTAIN CITY, JOHNSON COUNTY
  TENNESSEE.
  1. I, John Dugg
  
  === Duke of the Armorican Frontiers, First K ===
  Duke of the Armorican Frontiers, First King of the Bretons. King of Brittany & Dumnonia.
  
  === c.340 - c.387 Conan Meriadoc / Conanus, ===
  c.340 - c.387 Conan Meriadoc / Conanus, King of Vannetais. Left Dumnonia to his eldest son by Ursula.
  
  337 - 343 -The death of Roman Emperor Constantine, and then his eldest son, Constantine II in battle in 340, proves serious for Britain. Its early fourth century age of peace and prosperity begins to vanish. Constans makes a sudden and very unusual visit in early 343 and it is also suggested that the widespread refortification of cities which occurs in this century happens as a result of this visit. Units of Germanic laeti begin to appear in some cities, notably Venta Belgarum in the Belgae civitas, and a steady trickle of migration begins from south-western Britain (notably the former territories of the Cornovii and Dumnonii) into Armorica.
  
  c.350s -Around this time, stones recording building or repair work appear along Hadrian's Wall. The stones are undated, but are placed in the mid-fourth century and two of them record work by the civitas Dumnoniorum and the civitas Durotrigum. They seem to represent either an enforced labour party under military supervision (which would not discount the possible presence of a semi-independent Dumnonia), or the provision of civilian labour to maintain the country's defences (which still does not mitigate against semi-independence).
  
  378 -This is the minting date for the last Roman coins to be found in Dumnonian territory, showing that the region is still integrated into established Romano-British society at this time. This is also the approximate date at which the forum and basilica at Isca are given a new floor, showing that rebuilding and repair work is still taking place in Roman Britain. Unfortunately, the buildings are demolished within a generation.
  
  383 - 388 -Magnus Maximus, military commander in Britain, is credited by Geoffrey of Monmouth with setting up Conan Meriadoc as king in Armorica at the start of his own campaign to become emperor. Conan is the rebellious nephew of Octavius, Maximus' predecessor as one of the most important figures in Britain, so this could have an element of getting him out of harm's way in Britain. The relationship could make Octavius the father of Maximus' wife, as Conan is also her cousin. Conan's son, Gadeon, is mentioned in the Dream of Macsen Wledig (as his brother, Adeon - see link, right).
  
  It may be the case that the estimated dates used here for Conan are a little adrift, and the earlier date may even represent a date of birth rather than the beginning of his reign, as a reign of forty-seven years seems a little long. By AD 388, as a result of Maximus' defeat, a large number of his surviving troops appear to return to settle in Armorica.
  
  Duke of the Armorican Frontiers, First King of the Bretons. King of Brittany & Dumnonia.

• m. BEF 330

1. Gradlon Mawr ap Cynan of Brittany, b. ABT 324 in Europe     d. 434 in Bretagne, Francia

1. Gradlon Mawr ap Cynan of Brittany, b. ABT 324 in Europe     d. 434 in Bretagne, Francia

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2. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Conan Meiriadoc (Cynan) 1st King of the Bretons -
   Author: June Ferguson to Adam Genealogy, June Ferguson http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Palace/6407/index-2.html fergy2002@verizon.net, June Ferguson
   
3. Title: Legacy NFS Source: Conan Meiriadoc (Cynan) 1st King of the Bretons -
   Author: June Ferguson to Adam Genealogy, June Ferguson http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Palace/6407/index-2.html fergy2002@verizon.net, June Ferguson