Brochwel Ysgithrog

Brochwel Ysgithrog
King of Powys
Reignc. 540–c. 560
PredecessorCyngen Glodrydd
SuccessorCynan Garwyn
Died560
SpouseArddyn Benasgel (Arddun Penasgell)
IssueCynan Garwyn, Saint Tysilio
HouseHouse of Gwertherion
FatherCyngen Glodrydd
MotherTudglid ferch Brychan (daughter of Brychan ap Gwyngwen ap Tewdr)
OccupationKing

Brochwel son of Cyngen (Welsh: Brochwel ap Cyngen, died c. 560), better known as Brochwel Ysgithrog, was a king of Powys in eastern Wales. The unusual epithet Ysgithrog has been translated as "of the canine teeth", "the fanged" or "of the tusk" (perhaps because of big teeth, horns on a helmet or, most likely, his aggressive manner).