Aescwine of Essex

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Imaginary depiction of Æscwine from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy".
Imaginary depiction of Æscwine from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy".

Aescwine (Erchenwin) (494-587) was born in ancient Saxony in northern Germany. In 527 he became king of the Kingdom of Essex in modern-day England. He reigned until his death in 587. Very little is known about him or his reign. He was succeeded by his son Sledda.

Preceded by
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King of Essex
527 to 587
Succeeded by
Sledda