Rivallo

Rivallo

Rivallo ("Welsh:" Rhiwallon) was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He was the son of King Cunedagius and was noted as a young king who reigned frugallyFact|date=June 2008. It has been suggested that he is a misplaced king of Domnonée [http://www.britannia.com/history/resource/britons.html] .

His reign was troubled by disasters: a rain of blood which lasted three days, a devastating plague, and a great swarm of flies. He was succeeded by his son, Gurgustius.


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