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Cynewulf (died 786) was the king of the West Saxons, or Wessex, in England who succeeded to the throne following the deposition of Sigebert. Cynewulf was constantly at war with the Welsh. In 779, Offa of Mercia defeated him and took Bensington.
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Wessex, also known as the Kingdom of the West Saxons, was a large and extremely influential Anglo-Saxon kingdom from 519 to 927AD. In this article, we take a look at the Kings and Queens that ruled over the kingdom for almost half a millennium. Ben Johnson. 42 min read.
In 755, the Anglo Saxon Chronicle records the story Cynewulf, the King of Wessex, and his struggle for leadership with Cyneard and Sebright. It is the earliest piece of written narrative prose that comes to us from Anglo Saxon England. This year Cynewulf, with the consent of the West-Saxon council, deprived
May 29, 2018 · Cynewulf (d. 786), king of Wessex (757–86). Cynewulf deposed his predecessor, Sigeberht. In 757 he attended the Mercian court, witnessing one of Æthelbald's last charters, suggesting that Wessex was again a Mercian dependency.
Oct 4, 2023 · Cynewulf was the King of Wessex from 757 until his death in 786. He ruled for about 29 years. Contents. Murder; Anglo-Saxon Chronicle; See also; Notes; References; External links; He was a direct male descendant of Cerdic. Cynewulf became king after his predecessor, Sigeberht, was deposed.