# Maglocunus — WHE Definition Discussion (1-21052)

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**Created:** [September 21, 2022, 9:00am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/maglocunus-whe-definition-discussion-1-21052/18400 "2022-09-21T09:00:01Z")\
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Maglocunus, known as Maelgwn Gwynedd in Welsh (d. c. 547), was a 6th-century monarch based in Gwynedd, in north-western Wales. Maglocunus' name means "princely hound", and he expanded his influence to become one of the pre-eminent rulers of Britain in the 6th century.

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_This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Maglocunus/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Maglocunus/)._

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