King Cerdic

King of Wessex 519-534

The Saxon Cerdic was the first King of Wessex, having arrived in Britain in 495.


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Arthur, Cerdic, and the Formation of Wessex
Cerdic's Saga Cerdic established the kingdom of West Saxons (Wessex) in 519, which centred around Wantage, birthplace of Alfred the Great
Cerdic - Vortigern and Hengist's grandson?


Genealogy of King Cerdic

Predecessor: None
Successor: Cynric, his son
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