Biography of Centwine King Wessex -685

Centwine King Wessex was born to King Cynegils of Wessex.

In 611 [his father] King Cynegils of Wessex succeeded King Wessex.

Around 641 [his father] King Cynegils of Wessex died. His son [his brother] Cenwalh King of Wessex succeeded King Wessex.

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 676. This year, in which Hedda succeeded to his bishopric, Escwin died; and Centwin obtained the government of the West-Saxons. Centwin was the son of Cynegils, Cynegils of Ceolwulf. Ethelred, king of the Mercians, in the meantime, overran the land of Kent.

In 676 Escwin King Wessex died. His great uncle Centwine King Wessex succeeded King Wessex.

Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 681. This year Trumbert was consecrated Bishop of Hexham, and Trumwin bishop of the Picts; for they were at that time subject to this country. This year also Centwin pursued the Britons to the sea.

In 685 Centwine King Wessex died.

Family Trees of Centwine King Wessex -685

Paternal Family Tree: Wessex

Descendants Family Trees:

Cerdic King Wessex 534

Royal Ancestors of Centwine King Wessex -685

Kings Wessex: Son of King Cynegils of Wessex

Ancestors of Centwine King Wessex -685

Great x 1 Grandfather: Cutha Wessex

GrandFather: Ceol King Wessex

Father: King Cynegils of Wessex

Centwine King Wessex