Succession
Succeeds as King of Wessex, nephew of Ceawlin who usurps the throne
Role range: 0588-0594
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Ceol Biography and Timeline
Follow Ceol through 2 dated historical records for England.
Ceol, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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591–593Years on this page
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Ceol Assumes West Saxon Throne
Ceol appears in the traditional royal succession after Ceawlin's downfall, reflecting conflict within the ruling house.
Records, sources and methodology
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