Capture of Hampshire
The Saxon leader captures Hampshire
Role range: 0519-0534
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Cerdic Biography and Timeline
Follow Cerdic through 10 dated historical records for England.
Cerdic, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
10Distinct records
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495–534Years on this page
495
Capture of Isle of Wight
The Saxon leader captures the Isle of Wight
Role range: 0519-0534
Invasion of Hampshire
Cerdic & his son Cynric land on the southern coast of England
Role range: 0519-0534
Rule of Wessex
Conquers & settles in what will become the Kingdom of the West Saxons (Wessex)
Role range: 0519-0534
508
Battle of Netley Marsh
Saxons are victorious, slaughtering as many as 5000 Britons, including their chief
Role range: 0519-0534
519
Succession
Succeeds as Saxon King, 1st King of Wessex
Role range: 0519-0534
Rule of Wessex
Cerdic consolidates the Kingdom of the West Saxons, Wessex
Role range: 0519-0534
530
Invasion of Isle of Wight
West Saxons invade the Isle of Wight and defeat a force of Britains. Cerdic gives Island to relatives Stuf and Whitgar
Role range: 0519-0534
Rule of Isle of Wight
Cerdic gives Island to relatives Stuf and Whitgar
Role range: 0519-0534
534
Death of Cerdic
Death of Cerdic, leaving Cynric to rule Wessex
Role range: 0519-0534
Records, sources and methodology
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