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Wihtgils

ancestor Germanic single tradition · 1

Wihtgils is the father of Hengest and Horsa, who are semi-legendary founders of the Kentish royal family. He is the son of Witta and grandson of Wecta, according to Bede.

When

First attested
500 CE
Attested period
500 – 1100
Historical notes
Documented in Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

Relationships

co occurs with
Wægdæg, Siggar, Swæbdæg, Brond, Wōden, Seaxneat, Wecta, Oðinn
parent of
Horsa, Hengest
sibling of
Beldeg, Wihtlaeg
child of
Witta

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies

Source passages

“Bede relates that Hengest and Horsa, semi-legendary founders of the Kentish royal family, were sons of Wihtgils (Victgilsi), [son of Witta (Vitti)], son of Wecta (Vecta), son of Woden.”

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