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Wihtlaeg

ancestor single tradition · 1

Wihtlaeg is given as an ancestor of the Kings of Bernicia, Mercia and East Anglia. Woden is made father of Wecta, Beldeg, Wihtgils and Wihtlaeg who are given as ancestors of the Kings of Kent, Deira, Wessex, Bernicia, Mercia and East Anglia, as well as the independent founder turned son, Seaxnēat, the Essex ancestor.

When

First attested
0 CE
Attested period
500 – 1066
Historical notes
Attested in Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies.

Relationships

sibling of
Wecta, Wihtgils, Beldeg
co occurs with
Seaxneat
child of
Wōden

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. Anglo-Saxon royal genealogies

Source passages

“Woden is made father of Wecta, Beldeg, Wihtgils and Wihtlaeg who are given as ancestors of the Kings of Kent, Deira, Wessex, Bernicia, Mercia and East Anglia, as well as the independent founder turned son, Seaxnēat, the Essex ancestor.”

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