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Mempricius (Welsh: Membyr) was a legendary king of the Britons, as recounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Maddan and brother of Malin.
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War
Upon his father's death, war broke out between Mempricius and his brother, Malin, over who would dominate Britain. Mempricius called a conference with his brother and other delegates to end the war between the two brothers. Once there, Mempricius killed Malin and took the throne of the Britons for himself.
Tyranny
He ruled as a tyrant for 20 years, killing most of the distinguished men on the island. More so, he defeated and killed all other claimants to the throne. He abandoned his wife and his son, Ebraucus, to live a life of sodomy.
According to Geoffrey, he reigned at the same period as Saul in Judea and Eurysthenes in Sparta.
Death
While on a hunting expedition, he was separated from his companions and attacked by a pack of wolves. He died and was succeeded by his son Ebraucus.
Family tree of the House of Brutus
- See also: List of legendary kings of Britain
Corineus Brutus of Britain Queen Gwendolen Locrinus Albanactus Kamber Maddan Mempricius Ebraucus Brutus Greenshield Leil Rud Hud Hudibras Bladud King Leir Goneril Regan Cordelia Marganus Cunedagius Rivallo Gurgustius Sisillius I Kimarcus Gorboduc Judon Ferrex Porrex I Preceded by
MaddanMythical British Kings Succeeded by
EbraucusCategories:- British traditional history
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