Topic: AEthelwealh of Sussex, A Formidable Anglo-Saxon Sovereign

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AEthelwealh of Sussex, A Formidable Anglo-Saxon Sovereign
 

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<p paraeid="{53312a1e-788e-4d2b-bb51-40bf26f6870f}{196}" paraid="774352149"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Æthelwealh</span>, King of Sussex, emerges from the mists of early medieval England as a figure of considerable interest and significance. His reign, which spanned from around 660 to 685 AD, was marked by pivotal events that influenced the socio-political landscape of southern England.? </p>
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<p paraeid="{53312a1e-788e-4d2b-bb51-40bf26f6870f}{215}" paraid="255140411"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Despite the scarcity of detailed contemporary records, the available historical, archaeological, and hagiographical sources provide a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of </span>Æthelwealh, revealing a ruler who played a crucial role in the <a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/human-origins-religions/christianization-anglo-saxon-england-0013002" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Christianization</span></span>[/url]<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> of his kingdom and navigated the complex interplay of power among the early </span><a href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/were-anglo-saxons-0015504" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank"><span data-contrast="none" xml:lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Anglo-Saxon</span></span>[/url]<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> kingdoms.</span>? </p>
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