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Rivallo
Rivallo ( ) was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He came to power in 817BC. He was the son of King Cunedagius and was noted as a young king who reigned with moderation. Geoffrey describes him as a "peaceful and fortunate youth, who ruled the kingdom well". His reign was troubled by natural disasters: a rain of blood that lasted three days, a devastating plague, and a great swarm of flies. He was succeeded by his son Gurgustius.
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Rivallo ( ) was a legendary king of the Britons as accounted by Geoffrey of Monmouth. He came to power in 817BC. He was the son of King Cunedagius and was noted as a young king who reigned with moderation. Geoffrey describes him as a "peaceful and fortunate youth, who ruled the kingdom well". His reign was troubled by natural disasters: a rain of blood that lasted three days, a devastating plague, and a great swarm of flies. He was succeeded by his son Gurgustius.
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