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Leil

Not to be confused with Leir of Britain.
Leil
Leil from the Genealogical Chronicle of the Kings of England to Edward IV (c. 1461)
King of Britain
PredecessorBrutus Greenshield
SuccessorRud Hud Hudibras
IssueRud Hud Hudibras
FatherBrutus Greenshield

Leil was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Brutus Greenshield and came to power in 989BC.[1]

Leil was a peaceful and just king and took advantage of the prosperity afforded him by his ancestors. He founded Carlisle, Cumbria (Caerleil: Fort of Leil) in the north as a tribute to this prosperity.[2] He reigned for twenty-five years until he grew old and feeble. His inactivity sparked a civil war, during which he died. He was succeeded by his son Rud Hud Hudibras.

Geoffrey asserts that Leil reigned at the time when Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem and Silvus Epitus was king of Alba Longa.

References

  1. ^ Monarchie Nobelesse website, Bretons
  2. ^ Marjorie Chibnall (ed), Anglo-Norman Studies: Proceedings of the Battle Conference, Volume: 13, Boydell Press, Woodbridge, 1983, p.109.
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