Son of Gorbonianus

Legendary King of the Britons

The son of Gorbonianus was a legendary king of the Britons as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was a son of King Gorbonianus but was never given a name in the text. He came to power in 305BC.[1]

According to Geoffrey, he was a good and prudent king who emulated his uncle and predecessor, Elidurus. He was just and compassionate to his people and never faltered in his righteousness to them.[2] When he died, he was succeeded by his cousin, Marganus, the son of Archgallo.

In Layamon's Brut by Layamon he is named as Lador,[3] but rules for a short time.

References

  1. ^ Monarchie Nobelesse website, Bretons
  2. ^ Sacred Texts website, Histories of the Kings of Britain (Book III), by Geoffry of Monmouth, tr. by Sebastian Evans, (1904)
  3. ^ Internet Archive, Layamon's Brut, or Chronicle of Britain: a poetical semi-saxon paraphrase of the Brute of Wace ... Vol. I


Legendary titles
Preceded by
Elidurus
 King of Britain Succeeded by
Marganus II


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  • Prophetiae Merlini (c. 1135)
  • Historia Regum Britanniae (c. 1136)
  • Vita Merlini (c. 1150)
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