Aescwine of Wessex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aescwine |
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| King of Wessex | |
| Reign | 674–676 |
| Predecessor | Seaxburh |
| Successor | Centwine |
| Died | after 676 |
| Father | Cenfus |
Aescwine was a king who ruled in Wessex, an important Anglo-Saxon kingdom in England, from around 674 to 676. He was one of several rulers in Wessex during that time.
Aescwine: King of Wessex
Aescwine was the son of Cenfus. Cenfus also ruled Wessex as a "subking," which means he was a ruler under a larger kingdom. Both Aescwine and Cenfus believed they were related to Cynric, an earlier king of Wessex, through Cynric's son Ceolwulf.
Wessex After King Cenwalh
After the death of Cenwalh, a powerful king, Wessex was ruled by several "underkings" for about ten years. These underkings were local rulers who took control of different parts of the kingdom.
According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which is a very old historical record, Cenwalh's wife, Seaxburh, became the ruler after him. She tried to keep central control over Wessex for about one year.
Aescwine's Reign
Aescwine became king around 674. In 675, Aescwine led his forces to victory against Wulfhere, the King of Mercia. This battle was fought over land located north of the Thames.
Aescwine ruled Wessex for about two years, from 674 to 676. After his reign, Centwine became the next king of Wessex.
See also
In Spanish: Aescwine de Wessex para niños
