Ceolwulf of Wessex facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ceolwulf |
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|---|---|
| King of Wessex | |
| Reign | c. 597–611 |
| Predecessor | Ceol |
| Successor | Cynegils of Wessex |
| Died | c. 611 |
| House | House of Wessex |
Ceolwulf was a powerful king who ruled the Gewisse people. These people later became known as the West Saxons or people of Wessex. He was king from about 597 AD to 611 AD.
Ceolwulf: King of Wessex
Ceolwulf was the grandson of Cynric. He became king after his brother, Ceol, died. The first time he is mentioned as king was in 597 AD. This was recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, an old book of English history.
The Chronicle says Ceolwulf "continuously fought with success against the Angelcyn (English people) and Britons." It also mentions he fought the Picts and Scots. However, historians are not sure if he really fought the Picts and Scots. The West Saxons usually did not travel that far north into Scotland.
During Ceolwulf's rule, the West Saxons controlled areas like Berkshire and Wiltshire. They also held parts of Somerset and Hampshire. The Chronicle also records that he fought the South Saxons in 607 AD. The Jutes in the south of England likely saw him as their overlord. An overlord was a ruler who had power over other smaller rulers. Ceolwulf probably also fought against Pybba of Mercia, another powerful king.
Ceolwulf died in 611 AD. After him, Cynegils became the new king.
His Family
Ceolwulf had a son named Cynegils. This Cynegils probably did not become king himself.
See also
In Spanish: Ceolwulf de Wessex para niños
