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There is much legendary material associated with this person.
In some respects, Caradoc ap Bran would appear to be a legendary version of the historical Caractacus. However, there are so many differences that there are advantages to keeping a separate profile for Caradoc ap Bran.
The following two profiles overlap in their identity:
The following were previously linked on WikiTree to Anna Arimathea
Bran the Blessed or Bran Fendigaid has been shown with the following children. Since Bran is a legendary rather than historical figure, these children have been de-linked. There is no expectation that the relationships of legendary persons will fit logical dating patterns! [4]
Bran the Blessed, the son of Llyr Llediaith was the first of the race of the Cymry who was converted to the faith in Christ.[5]
His family is the most ancient of the Holy Families of the Island of Britain, and his church is in Llandaff. [5]
Arwystli Hen, a man from Italy; he came with Bran, the son of Llyr, to the Island of Britain to teach the Christian faith. [5]
Saint Ilid[6], a man of Israel, who came with Bran, the son of Llyr, from Rome to teach the Christian faith to the race of the Cymry.
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Ilid. A saint who is said to have accompanied Bran ab Liyr to Britain, about A. D. 70, with Arwystli Hen, cyndav, and Mawan, and to have been one of the first preachers of the Gospel in this country. Ilid and Cyndav are called men of Israel, which would imply that they were converted Jews. Ilid is said to have converted many of the Cymry to the Christian faith. A saying of his is preserved in "Chwedlau y Doethion," "Hst thou heard the saying of St. ilid, one come of the rase of Israel? There is no madness like extreme anger." (Iolo Morganwg's Welsh MSS.) [6]
Eigen, the daughter of Caradoc, the son of Bran, the son of Llyr Llediaith, wife of Sallwg, lord of Garth Mathrin.
Saint Lleurwg, called Lleuver Mawr [the great luminary], the son of Coel, the son of Cyllin, the son of Caradoc, the son of Bran, the son of Llyr Llediaith, sent to Pope Eleutherius to request bishops to confer baptism on those of the race of the Cymry who should believe in Christ.
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Saint Gwerydd, the son of Cadwn, the son of Cenau, the son of Eudav, of the family of Bran the Blessed, the son of Llyr Llediaith. His church is Llanwerydd, the same as Saint Dunawd. Saint Gwynno, of the family of Bran the Blessed.[5]
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This person was created through the import of David Rentschler Family Tree_2010-09-30.ged on 01 October 2010.
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