Aescwine of Essex
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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 ? |
King of Essex 527 to 587 |
Succeeded by Sledda |