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Creoda of Wessex. Creoda (493? - 534?) is a shadowy figure from early Wessex history whose existence is disputed. Introduction. The name Creoda appears in the Anglian king-list and the (possibly derived) West Saxon Genealogical Regnal List, where he is stated to have been the son of Cerdic and father to Cynric.
Icelingas. Father. Cynewald. Creoda ( Cryda [1] or Crida, [2] 6th century) may have been one of the first kings of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, ruling toward the end of the 6th century. Although he is mentioned in a pedigree found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Creoda is not given the title of king. His existence is disputed by some scholars.
Jul 14, 2023 · Creoda of Wessex (b. c. 493) is a shadowy figure in early Wessex history, mentioned only in the regnal list in the preface of the Anglo-Saxon chronicle. There he is stated to have been the son of Cerdic and father to Cynric. Creoda was a co-Ruler of West Saxons, before 534.
Aug 5, 2023 · Explore genealogy for Creoda Wessex born abt. 493 Wessex, England died 541 Kingdom of Wessex including ancestors + descendants + more in the free family tree community.
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When Creoda Cedricsson of the Gewissae of Wessex 2nd King of Wessex was born on 2 May 0493, in Wessex, his father, Cerdic Elesasson of West Saxons King of Wessex, was 26 and his mother, Guignier of Cornwall, was 22. He had at least 1 son with Joanne.
Feb 8, 2023 · Posted on February 8, 2023 by Jon Logan. When Cerdic of Wessex died it is presumed he passed the throne to Cynric. Except there is a king featured in some King’s lists between the two – one Creoda of Wessex. Did Creoda actually reign as a King of Wessex? Who was he? What do we know about Creoda?
