Hywel Dda (Hywel The Good) is remembered both for being a successful ruler in bringing much of Wales under his control, and for codifying the law. Hywel Dda was the grandson of Rhodri the Great ...
The law of Hywel was based on tradition rather than king-made, and is believed to have been adapted from existing laws. Some aspects probably predated his lifetime. The law did not overly stress ...