Ceolwald, Under-ruler of Wessex

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He did not rule.

In 688, he visited Rome.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Cenred, Under-ruler of Somerset

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He was also known as Cuthwulf.

He did not rule.

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He did not rule.

According to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: "A.D. 577. This year Cuthwine and Ceawlin fought with the Britons, and slew three kings...and took from them three cities, Gloucester, Cirencester, and Bath."

Died:
He was killed in the Battle of Barbery Hill.

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History:
"556. This year Cynric and Ceawlin fought....at Beranbury."

In 560, he was crowned the King of the West Saxons. He was also called Bretwala, that is King of Kings.

In 577 he captured Gloucester and Bath from the Britons.

"591. This year there was a great slaughter of Britons at Wanborough; Ceawlin was driven from his kingdom."

In 592 he was deposed by his nephew Ceola.

Died:
"593. This year died Ceawlin."