Succession
Succeeds as King of Kent, joint ruler with Hengist
Role range: 0449-0455
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Horsa Biography and Timeline
Follow Horsa through 7 dated historical records for England.
Horsa, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
7Distinct records
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449–455Years on this page
449
Battle of Aegelsthrep
Hengest & Horsa fight Vortigern, Horsa is killed, Hengest & Aese win the battle
Role range: 0449-0455
Capture of Kent
Horsa & Hengest make an alliance with the Picts & take control of eastern Kent
Role range: 0449-0455
450
Death of Horsa
Death of Horsa, killed at the Battle of Aegelsthrep
Role range: 0449-0455
455
Death of Horsa
Death of Horsa, killed in during the Battle of Aylesford
Role range: 0449-0455
Battle of Aylesford
The Jutish leaders Hengist and Horsa vanquish the ancient Britons at Aylesford. Horsa is killed in during the Battle of Aylesford
Role range: 0449-0455
Death of Horsa
Death of Horsa, killed in during the Battle of Aylesford
Role range: 0449-0455
Records, sources and methodology
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