Capture of Hampshire495
The Saxon leader captures Hampshire
Historical person
Cerdic Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Cerdic, based on 10 World History Database records associated with England.
10 records495–5349 events5 places
Chronological biography
495
Capture of Isle of Wight495
The Saxon leader captures the Isle of Wight
Invasion of Hampshire495
Cerdic & his son Cynric land on the southern coast of England
Rule of Wessex495
Conquers & settles in what will become the Kingdom of the West Saxons (Wessex)
508
Battle of Netley Marsh508
Saxons are victorious, slaughtering as many as 5000 Britons, including their chief
519
Rule of Wessex519
Cerdic consolidates the Kingdom of the West Saxons, Wessex
Succession519
Succeeds as Saxon King, 1st King of Wessex
530
Invasion of Isle of Wight530
West Saxons invade the Isle of Wight and defeat a force of Britains. Cerdic gives Island to relatives Stuf and Whitgar
Rule of Isle of Wight530
Cerdic gives Island to relatives Stuf and Whitgar
534
Death of Cerdic534
Death of Cerdic, leaving Cynric to rule Wessex
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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