Brother of Cwichelm
A later biographical tradition identifies Cwichelm, who dies in the same year as Ceawlin, as Ceawlin's brother.
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593 in England
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Historical records for England in 593
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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.
Death of Ceawlin
Death of Ceawlin
Dynastic Legacy
Aethelfrith later succeeds to the Bernician kingship as the son of Aethelric.
Succession
Succeeds as King of Mercia
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