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Macliau

d. 577 · 6th century

Macliau was a Breton count of Vannes in the 6th century, known from the History of Gregory of Tours. After a violent struggle with his brother Chanao for power, he took control of the Vannetais, but he was killed in 577 by Theuderic, son of Bodic. His son Waroch succeeded him.

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