Succession
Succeeds as King of the East Saxons
Role range: 0653-0663
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Swithhelm Biography and Timeline
Follow Swithhelm through 3 dated historical records for England.
Swithhelm, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
3Distinct records
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653–662Years on this page
653
660
Swithhelm Succeeds Sigeberht
Swithhelm became an East Saxon king after the killing of Sigeberht II, although the exact sequence of the succession is disputed.
662
Swithhelm Receives Baptism
Swithhelm was baptized at the East Anglian royal centre of Rendlesham, with King Aethelwald of East Anglia acting as sponsor.
Records, sources and methodology
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