NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of monarchs of Wessex

This is a list of monarchs of Wessex until 924. For later monarchs, see the list of British monarchs. While the details of the later monarchs are confirmed by a number of sources, the earlier ones are in many cases obscure. Wessex was one of the seven major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms (the Heptarchy) that preceded the Kingdom of England. ... Events King Athelstan of England succeeds to the throne. ... This is a list of British monarchs, that is, the monarchs on the thrones of some of the various kingdoms that have existed on, or incorporated, the island of Great Britain, namely: England (united with Wales from 1536) up to 1707; Scotland up to 1707; The Kingdom of Great Britain...

The names are given in modern English form followed by the names and titles (as far as is known) in contemporary Anglo-Saxon English and Latin, being the prevalent/('official') languages of the time.

This was a time when spellings varied widely, even within a document. A number of variations of the details below exist. Amongst these are the preference between þ and ð (hard and soft 'th').

The character '7' was used as the ampersand '&' in contemporary Anglo-Saxon writings. The era pre-dates the emergence of forms of writing accepted today, notably minuscule, and the letters 'W' and 'U'. Where W was followed by U this was generally rendered as 'VV' (which was also used for 'W' alone). Minuscule, or lower case, is the smaller form (case) of letters (in the Roman alphabet: a, b, c, ...). Originally alphabets were written entirely in majuscule (capital) letters which were spaced between well-defined upper and lower bounds. ...

Monarchs of the West Saxons (Wessex)

Categories: West Saxon Events Events Events monarchs | Lists of monarchs Events The Eastern and Western churches are temporarily reconciled with the end of the Acacian schism. ... Events January 1 - Decimus Theodorius Paulinus appointed consul, the last to hold this office in the West. ... Cerdic of Wessex (c. ... Events January 1 - Decimus Theodorius Paulinus appointed consul, the last to hold this office in the West. ... Ceawlin of Wessex becomes King of Wessex (traditional date). ... Cynric of Wessex ruled as king of Wessex from 534 to 560. ... Events Ceawlin of Wessex becomes King of Wessex (traditional date). ... Events Ethelbert of Kent elected Bretwalda after Ceawlin of Wessex, the former Bretwalda, is deposed. ... Ceawlin of Wessex (also spelled Ceaulin or Caelin) is recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as being king of the West Saxons, or Wessex from 560 to 591, and named by Bede in his Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum as the second Bretwalda. ... Events Ethelbert of Kent elected Bretwalda after Ceawlin of Wessex, the former Bretwalda, is deposed. ... Events Saint Augustine is created Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Ceol of Wessex, also known as Ceola or Ceolric, was King of Wessex (591 or 592-597). ... Events Saint Augustine is created Archbishop of Canterbury. ... Alternate meaning: phone number 6-1-1 Events Kalakmul defeats Palenque Cynegils becomes King of Wessex Births Deaths Ceolwulf of Wessex Categories: 611 ... Ceolwulf of Wessex (died 611) was King of Wessex (597-611). ... Alternate meaning: phone number 6-1-1 Events Kalakmul defeats Palenque Cynegils becomes King of Wessex Births Deaths Ceolwulf of Wessex Categories: 611 ... Events Rothari, King of the Lombards, issues the Lombard law code. ... Cynegils of Wessex (-643) was King of Wessex (611-643). ... Events July 2 - In the early morning, Li Shimin, the future Emperor Tang Taizong of China, eliminated two of his brothers, Li Yuanji and the crown prince Li Jiancheng in a coup détat at the Xuanwu Gate in Changan. ... Events April 20 - Battle of Yarmuk - Byzantine Empire loses Syria to the Arabs The Arabs invade Persia Rothari marries queen Gundeparga, becomes king of the Lombards city of Basra Iraq founded by caliph Omar on a canal. ... Cwichelm (died 636) was the son of Cynegils of Wessex, the King of Wessex, and shared power with him from the mid-620s until his death, perhaps ruling Upper Wessex. ... Events Rothari, King of the Lombards, issues the Lombard law code. ... Events End of the reign of Empress Kogyoku of Japan Emperor Kotoku ascends to the throne of Japan Byzantines recapture Alexandria from the Arabs Births Empress Jito of Japan Categories: 645 ... Cenwalh was the ruler of Wessex from 643 to 672, except for a brief period (645 - 648) when he was driven out of his realm by Penda of Mercia. ... Mercia, sometimes spelled Mierce, was one of the kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy, in what is now England, in the region of the Midlands, with its heart in the valley of the River Trent and its tributary streams. ... Events End of the reign of Empress Kogyoku of Japan Emperor Kotoku ascends to the throne of Japan Byzantines recapture Alexandria from the Arabs Births Empress Jito of Japan Categories: 645 ... Events Pope Theodore I excommunicates patriarch Paul II of Constantinople Births Emperor Kobun of Japan Categories: 648 ... Stained glass window from the cloister of Worcester Cathedral showing the death of Penda of Mercia. ... Events Pope Theodore I excommunicates patriarch Paul II of Constantinople Births Emperor Kobun of Japan Categories: 648 ... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Cenwalh was the ruler of Wessex from 643 to 672, except for a brief period (645 - 648) when he was driven out of his realm by Penda of Mercia. ... Seaxburh was the queen of Wessex, ruling jointly with her husband Cenwalh of Wessex, from 672 until 674. ... Events April 11 - Adeodatus succeeds Vitalian as Pope. ... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Events April 11 - Adeodatus succeeds Vitalian as Pope. ... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Seaxburh was the queen of Wessex, ruling jointly with her husband Cenwalh of Wessex, from 672 until 674. ... Cenwalh was the ruler of Wessex from 643 to 672, except for a brief period (645 - 648) when he was driven out of his realm by Penda of Mercia. ... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Cenfus (died 674) was briefly the king of Wessex during 674. ... Events Dagobert II and Theuderic I succeed Childeric II as king(s) of the Franks First glass windows placed in English Churches Arabic siege of Constantinople begins Cenfus and then Aescwine succeed to the throne of Wessex Births Deaths Wulfhere, king of Mercia Seaxburh, queen of Japan - Temmu Emperor of... Events November 2 - Donus becomes Pope. ... Aescwine or Escwin (died 676) was the king of Wessex from 674 until his death. ... Events November 2 - Donus becomes Pope. ... Events Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705) Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sussex attacks Kent, supporting Eadrics claim to the throne held by Hlothhere Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V Cuthbert consecrated... Centwine was the king of Wessex from 676 until 685. ... Caedwalla (c. ... Events Umayyad caliph Marwan I (684-685) succeeded by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan (685-705) Justinian II succeeds Constantine IV as emperor of the Byzantine Empire Sussex attacks Kent, supporting Eadrics claim to the throne held by Hlothhere Pope Benedict II succeeded by Pope John V Cuthbert consecrated... Events Emperor Justinian II of the Bulgarians. ... Caedwalla (c. ... Events Emperor Justinian II of the Bulgarians. ... Events City of Jarash (in present-day Jordan) suffers a major earthquake First annual Sumo tournament held by Emperor Seibu. ... Ine (died 728) was the King of Wessex from 688 to 726, noted particularly for his code of laws. ... Events City of Jarash (in present-day Jordan) suffers a major earthquake First annual Sumo tournament held by Emperor Seibu. ... October 26 - An earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death. ... Aethelheard (d. ... October 26 - An earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death. ... Events Abd-ar-rahman I conquers Iberia and establishes a new Umayyad dynasty. ... Cuthred of Wessex or CuÃ¾rÃ¦d (died 756) was the monarch of Wessex from 740 (739 according to Simeon of Durham, 741 according to Florence of Worcester) until 756. ... Events Abd-ar-rahman I conquers Iberia and establishes a new Umayyad dynasty. ... Events March 9 - A major earthquake strikes Palestine and Syria Offa becomes king of Mercia. ... Sigeberht of Wessex was the monarch of Wessex from 756 to 757. ... This article is about Cynewulf of Wessex, an 8th century king of Wessex. ... Events March 9 - A major earthquake strikes Palestine and Syria Offa becomes king of Mercia. ... Events A council is organized in Constantinople, but disturbed by soldiers Beatus of LiÃ©bana, Spanish monk, publishes his Births Emperor Saga of Japan Emperor Junna of Japan Deaths Other 786 is the total value of the letters of Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim. In Arabic there are two methods... This article is about Cynewulf of Wessex, an 8th century king of Wessex. ... Sigeberht of Wessex was the monarch of Wessex from 756 to 757. ... Events A council is organized in Constantinople, but disturbed by soldiers Beatus of LiÃ©bana, Spanish monk, publishes his Births Emperor Saga of Japan Emperor Junna of Japan Deaths Other 786 is the total value of the letters of Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim. In Arabic there are two methods... Events 31 October - Irene deposed as Emperoress of Byzantium and replaced by Nicephorus I. She is banished to Lesbos. ... Beorhtric (died 802) was the King of Wessex from 786 until his death. ... Events 31 October - Irene deposed as Emperoress of Byzantium and replaced by Nicephorus I. She is banished to Lesbos. ... Events Louis the Pious attempts to divide his empire among his sons. ... Egbert (also Ecgberht or Ecgbert) (c. ... Events Louis the Pious attempts to divide his empire among his sons. ... Events Ethelbald usurps the throne of Wessex from his father Ethelwulf Earthquake in Corinth, Greece, kills an estimated 45,000 Bardas becomes regent for the Byzantine Emperor Michael III Ordono I of Asturias said to have begun the repopulation of the town of León Births Deaths February 4 - Rabanus... Ethelwulf or Ã†Ã¾elvvulf was the elder son of King Egbert of Wessex. ... Events Ethelbald usurps the throne of Wessex from his father Ethelwulf Earthquake in Corinth, Greece, kills an estimated 45,000 Bardas becomes regent for the Byzantine Emperor Michael III Ordono I of Asturias said to have begun the repopulation of the town of León Births Deaths February 4 - Rabanus... Events First attack on Constantinople by Swedish Vikings (the Rus, see Varangians). ... King Ethelbald of Wessex or Ã†Ã¾elbald was the eldest son of King Ethelwulf of Wessex and was born in about 834. ... Events First attack on Constantinople by Swedish Vikings (the Rus, see Varangians). ... Events Ethelred succeeds as king of Wessex (or 866). ... King Ethelbert or Ã†Ã¾elberht of Wessex was a son of Ethelwulf of Wessex and was born in around 835 AD. He succeeded his brother, Ethelbald of Wessex, as King of Wessex in 860, but died without issue in about 865. ... Events Ethelred succeeds as king of Wessex (or 866). ... Events Nine battles are fought between the Danes and Wessex. ... King Ethelred I or Ã†Ã¾elrÃ¦d I (c. ... Events The Danes force king Alfred the Great of Wessex to retreat to a fort in Athelney, Somerset. ... Events Edward the Elder becomes King of England. ... Alfred (849? â€“ 26 October 899) or Ã†lfred was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871 to 899. ... Events Edward the Elder becomes King of England. ... Events Alfonso IV the Monk becomes king of Leon Ha-Mim proclaims himself a prophet among the Ghomara of Morocco Tomislav, duke of the Croatian duchies of Pannonia and Dalmatia, is crowned King of Croatia at Duvno field. ... Edward the Elder or Eadweard I (871? â€“ July 17, 924) was King of England (899 â€“ 924). ... Events Alfonso IV the Monk becomes king of Leon Ha-Mim proclaims himself a prophet among the Ghomara of Morocco Tomislav, duke of the Croatian duchies of Pannonia and Dalmatia, is crowned King of Croatia at Duvno field. ... Events Hubaekje sacks the Silla capital of Gyeongju and places King Gyeongsun on the throne. ... Athelstan (c. ... A map showing the general locations of the Anglo-Saxon peoples around the year 600. ... Norfolk and Suffolk, the core area of East Anglia. ... The Kingdom of the East Seaxe (one of the seven traditional kingdoms of the so-called Anglo-Saxon Heptarchy) was founded around AD500, occupying territory to the north and east of London. ... The Kingdom of Kent was a kingdom of Jutes in southeast England, one of the seven traditional kingdoms of the so-called Anglo-Saxon heptarchy. ... Mercia, sometimes spelled Mierce, was one of the kingdoms of the Anglo-Saxon heptarchy, in what is now England, in the region of the Midlands, with its heart in the valley of the River Trent and its tributary streams. ... Section from Shepherds map of the British Isles about 802 AD showing the kingdom of Northumbria Northumbria is primarily the name of an Anglian kingdom which was formed in Great Britain at the beginning of the 7th century, and of the much smaller earldom which succeeded the kingdom. ... 1911 encyclopedia text (edited): The Kingdom of Sussex, (Suth Seaxe, i. ... Wessex was one of the seven major Anglo-Saxon kingdoms (the Heptarchy) that preceded the Kingdom of England. ...