Lady Danhadlwen of Caer Goch
(Born c.AD 466)
(Latin: Tanatuvenna; English: Tania)

Princess Danhadlwen was probably the eldest daughter of Cynyr Ceinfarfog, Lord of Caer Goch. She was the wife of St. Dirden (ap Helig ap Glannog) and together they became the parents of St. Eilfyw (Elvis) in the late 5th century.

Records of Danhadlwen date back to the 16th century. She is generally considered apocryphal.

 

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