A Table describing the seven kingdoms of the Saxons, reigning here in England.

A Table describing the seuen kingdoms of the Saxons, raigning here in England.

IN the time of Vortiger above mentioned, began the reign of the Saxons in this land, the which coming out of 3. sorts of the German people (to wit) the Saxons, the Intes and Angles, replenished the land, of them called now Anglia. Of whom first Hengistus reigned in Kent, which country of Kent he had obtained by Rowen his daughter, of king Vortiger, which was about the year of our Lord as some do count, 476. or as I find in the computation of our English Tables, 456. in some, 463. After Hengist, came in Octha, with Eosa, or Ice his kinsman: who afterward succeeded the said Hengist in Kent. Not long after came in an other company of the Saxons, with Ell their Captain, which planted themselves in Southsexe. And after them again an other garrison of the Saxons with Cerdice their Captain, which did occupy the West part of the land, called by them Westsaxon. And so likewise the other multitude of the Saxons after them, which as yet being unchristened and Infidels, divided the whole land among themselves into vij. kingdoms, as in this Table followeth.

IN the tyme of Vortiger aboue mentioned, began the raigne of the Saxons in this land, the which comming out of 3. sortes of the Germaine people (to witte) the Saxons, the Intes and Angles, replenished the land, of them called now Anglia. Of whom first Hengistus raigned in Kent, which countrey of Kent he had obtayned by Rowen his daughter, of king Vortiger, which was about the yeare of our Lord as some doe count, 476. or as I finde in the computation of our English Tables, 456. in some, 463. After Hengist, came in Octha, with Eosa, or Ysse his kinsman: who afterward succeeded the sayd Hengist in Kent. Not long after came in an other company of the Saxons, with Elle their Captaine, which planted themselues in Southsexe. And after them agayne an other garrison of the Saxons with Cerdice their Captain, which did occupy the West part of the land, called by them Westsaxon. And so likewise the other multitude of the Saxōs after them, which as yet beyng vnchristened and Infidels, deuided the whole land among themselues into vij. kingdoms, as in this Table followeth.

In the reign of this Baldred the kingdom of Kent was translated to Egbertus, otherwise called Egbrict, king of the Westsaxons, who subduing the foresaid Baldred, an. 832. gave the said kingdom to Athelstan his younger son. After whose decease it came to Ethelwolfe the elder son of Egbrict, and so was united to the Westsaxons, who then began to be the Monarch of the whole land. This kingdom began near about the year of our Lord, 456. and continued 342. years, and had xv. kings.

In the raigne of this Baldred the kingdom of Kent was translated to Egbertus, otherwise called Egbrict, king of the Westsaxōs, who subduing the foresaid Baldred, an. 832. gaue the said kingdome to Athelstan his younger sonne. After whose decease it came to Ethelwolfe the elder sonne of Egbrict, and so was vnited to the Westsaxons, who then began to be the Monarch of the whole land. This kingdom began nere about the yeare of our Lord, 456. and continued 342. yeares, and had xv. kings.

478. | ¶ The Kings of Southsaxe, with the years of their reign. Southsaxe. | Ell, or All. 31 Cissa. | Of this Cissa came Cicester, which he builded, and where he reigned. Now called Sussex. | Nancanleus, or Nancanleodus. | This Nathanleod seemeth by some old stories to be a Britain, & the chief Marshall of king Utter, whom Porth the Saxon slew. | Porth. | This Porth a Saxon, came in at the haven, which now is called of him Porthmouth. | Ethelwelfus. | Because I find but little mention of these two I think it rather like to be the same Ethelwold or Ethelwaldus, which after followeth. The kings of Sussex. | Redwallus. Condebertus. | Of Condebertus and Ethelred I find no mention but in one table only, supposing therefore that the true names of these were Ercombertus and Egebertus, which were kings of Kent the same time, and peradventure might then rule in Sussex. | Ethelredus, or Ethereus. | Adelwood, or Ethelwaldus, slain. | This Adelwold was the first king of Sussex Christened, and as Fabian saith, the iiij. king of the Southsaxons: as other say the vij. so uncertain be the histories of this kingdom. | Adelbrich, or Berethunus, slain. 5 | Adhumus. 15

478. | ¶ The Kings of Southsaxe, with the yeares of their raigne. Southsaxe. | Elle, or Alle. 31 Cissa. | Of this Cissa came Cicester, which he builded, and where he raigned. Now called Sussex. | Nancanleus, or Nancanleodus. | This Nathanleod seemeth by some old stories to be a Britaine, & the chief Marshall of king Vter, whome Porth the Saxon slew. | Porth. | This Porth a Saxon, came in at the hauen, which now is called of him Porthmouth. | Ethelwelfus. | Because I find but little mention of these two I thinke it rather like to bee the same Ethelwold or Ethelwaldus, which after followeth. The kings of Sussex. | Redwallus. Condebertus. | Of Condebertus and Ethelred I find no mention but in one table only, supposing therfore that the true names of these were Ercombertus and Egebertus, which were kings of Kent the same tyme, and peraduenture might then rule in Sussex. | Ethelredus, or Ethereus. | Adelwood, or Ethelwaldus, slayne. | This Adelwold was the first kyng of Sussex Christened, and as Fabian saith, the iiij. king of the Southsaxōs: as other say the vij. so vncertain be the histories of this kingdom. | Adelbrich, or Berethunus, slayne. 5 | Adhumus. 15

¶This kingdom endured the shortest season of all other, and soonest passed into other kingdoms, in the days as some write of Ive king of Westsaxe, and so endured not above an hundred & twelve years under seven or at most xj. kings, beginning first in the year of the Lord, 47• and about the 30. year of the first coming of the Saxons.

¶This kingdome endured ye shortest season of all other, and soonest passed into other kingdoms, in the dayes as some write of Iue king of Westsaxe, and so endured not aboue an hundred & twelue yeres vnder seuen or at most xj. kings, beginning first in the yeare of the Lord, 47• and about the 30. yeare of the first comming of the Saxons.

Westsaxe. 522. | ¶ The principal kingdom of the Westsaxons, and of their reigns. Cerdicus, or Credicus. 17 | This kingdom contained Somersetshire, Berkshire, Dorsetshire, Devonshire, Cornwall, &c. | Kenricus. 26 | Chelingus 30.33. lib. cycl. | | Celricus, or Ceolfricus. 5 | | Celwulfus, or Ceolulfus. 14 | | Kynigilsus & Quicelinus. 32 | This Kynigilsus was first King Christened in that province, converted by Birinus after made Monk. | Kinewalkins. 31 | | Sexburga. • | | Escwynus, Ascwynus, or Elkwinus. 2 | The kings of Westsaxe. | Centwinus, dyed at Rome. 7 | Cedwalla. 3 | Cedwalla went to Rome, and there was Christened and dyed. Ina, or Ive. 35 | Edelardus, or Athelardus. 14 | Ina also went to Rome, and was made Monk. | Cuthredus, or Cuthbert. 16 | | Sigebertus, or Sigherus, slain. 1 | Sigebert for his pride and cruelty was deposed of his people. And as he had killed before one of his faithful counsel giving him wholesome counsel: so after was he slain of the same counsellors Swynard, as he hid him self in a wood. | Kynulfus, or Kynewlfus, slain. 31 | Brithricus. 13 | Egbertus, or Egbrichtus, otherwise Athelbertus, or Athelbrich, &c. 37 | This Egbert was first expelled by Brithricus, who after returning again and reigning, was much derided and scorned with mocking runes for a coward of Bernulfus king of Mercia. At length the said Egbert subdued him first, then all the rest, to his kingdoms causing the whole land to be called no more Britain, but Anglia. Concerning the other kings after him in that Lordship hereafter followeth.

Westsaxe. 522. | ¶ The principall kingdome of the Westsaxons, and of their raignes. Cerdicus, or Credicus. 17 | This kingdome contained Sommersetshire, Barkshire, Dorsetshire, Deuonshire, Cornewall, &c. | Kenricus. 26 | Chelingus 30.33. lib. cycl. | | Celricus, or Ceolfricus. 5 | | Celwulfus, or Ceolulfus. 14 | | Kynigilsus & Quicelinus. 32 | This Kynigilsus was first Kyng Christened in that prouince, conuerted by Birinus after made Monke. | Kinewalkins. 31 | | Sexburga. • | | Escwynus, Ascwynus, or Elkwinus. 2 | The kings of Westsaxe. | Centwinus, dyed at Rome. 7 | Cedwalla. 3 | Cedwalla went to Rome, and there was Christened and dyed. Ina, or Iue. 35 | Edelardus, or Athelardus. 14 | Ina also went to Rome, and was made Monke. | Cuthredus, or Cuthbert. 16 | | Sigebertus, or Sigherus, slayne. 1 | Sigebert for his pride and crueltie was deposed of his people. And as he had killed before one of hys faythfull counsel geuing him wholesome counsaile: so after was he slayne of ye same counsellers Swynard, as he hid him selfe in a wood. | Kynulfus, or Kynewlfus, slayne. 31 | Brithricus. 13 | Egbertus, or Egbrichtus, otherwise Athelbertꝰ, or Athelbrich, &c. 37 | This Egbert was first expelled by Brithricus, who after returning againe and raigning, was much deryded and scorned with mocking runes for a coward of Bernulfus king of Mercia. At lēgth the sayd Egbert subdued hym first, then all the rest, to his kingdome causing the whole land to be called no more Britayne, but Anglia. Concerning the other kings after him in that Lordship hereafter followeth.

¶This Egebert subdued all the other seven kingdoms, and first began the Monarchy of all the Saxons, which after by Allured was perfected, as hereafter followeth (the lord willing) to be declared. This kingdom of the Westsaxons began the year of grace, 522. & as it subdued all the other, so it did the longest continue, till about the coming of William Conqueror, which is about the time of 554. years.

¶This Egebert subdued all the other seuen kingdomes, and first began the Monarchie of all the Saxones, which after by Alured was perfected, as hereafter followeth (the lord willing) to be declared. This kingdom of the Westsaxons began the yere of grace, 522. & as it subdued all the other, so it did the longest continue, til about the comming of William Conqueror, which is about the tyme of 554. yeares.

547. Northumberland. | ¶ The Kings of Northumberland, with the years of their reign. Ida. 12 | This Ida of his wife had vj. children, Adda, Elricus, Osmerus, Theodledus, of concubines other 6. After Ida the kingdom of Northumberland was divided into two provinces, Deyra and Bernicia. | All, or Ell, Deirorum. 30 | This All was the son of If, & reigned in Deyra, 30. | Adda, Bernicorum. 7 | | Some Chronicles set under Adda, to reign in Bernicia these kings, Glappa or Claspa, Theonulfus, or Hussa, or Theowalnus, Frihulfus, Theodoricus. | Alricus, or Alfricus Deirorum. 5 | This Alfricus was the son of Ida and reigned five years. | | This Ethelfridus was he that slew the monks of Bangor, to the number ⟨p. 111⟩of 2200. which came to pray for the good success of the Britons, and by his wife Accan, the daughter of Ell, had vij. sons, Eaufridus, Osualdus, Oswius, Oslacus, Osmundus, Os•, Of•a. Flor. Histor. | Ethelfridus Bernicorū. | Edwinus, Northumberland, slain. 17 | This Edwinus was the first of the Northumberland kings, which was converted and Christened by Paulinus Bishop of London. | Osricus Deirorum, slain. | These two are put out of the race of kings, because they revolted from the Christian faith, and were both slain miserably by Cedwalla a Britain, which then reigned in Northumberland, and in Mercia. | Eaufridus Bernicia, slain. The kings of Northumberland. | Oswaldus, Northumberland, slain. | This Oswaldus, called S. Oswald, fought with Cedwalla, & Penda with a small army, and by strength of prayer vanquished them in the field. He sent for Aedanus into Scotland to preach in his country, & as he preached in Scottish, the king expounded in English. He was a great giver of alms to the poor. Of his other acts more appeareth hereafter. | Oswius, Northumberland. 28 | This Oswius lighting against Penda, vowed to make his daughter Elfred a Nun, giving with her .12. Lordships, to build 12. Monasteries .vj. in Bernicia .vj. in Deira. | Oswinus reigned together with Oswius in Deira slain. 7 | The same Oswius in the beginning of his reign took one Oswinus the son of Edwin to be his partner over the country of Deyra. Afterward causing him to be killed, took to him an other called Edelwald, the son of Oswald. Of this Oswynus more followeth hereafter to be declared. | Egfridus, Northumberberland. slain.

547. Northumberlād. | ¶ The Kings of Northumberland, with the yeares of their raigne. Ida. 12 | This Ida of his wife had vj. children, Adda, Elricus, Osmerus, Theodledus, of concubines other 6. After Ida the kingdome of Northumberland was deuided into two prouinces, Deyra and Bernicia. | Alle, or Elle, Deirorum. 30 | This Alle was the sonne of Iffe, & raigned in Deyra, 30. | Adda, Bernicorum. 7 | | Some Chronicles set vnder Adda, to raigne in Bernicia these kings, Glappa or Claspa, Theonulfus, or Hussa, or Theowalnus, Frihulfus, Theodoricus. | Alricus, or Alfricus Deirorum. 5 | This Alfricus was the sonne of Ida and raigned fiue yeares. | | This Ethelfridus was he that slew the monkes of Bangor, to the number

15 | This Egfrid married Etheldrida, who being xij. years married to him, could after, by no means be allured to lye with him, but obtaining of him licence, was made Nun, & then Abbes of Ely. She made but one meal a day, & never wear linen. At last the same Egfrid fighting against the Scots, was slain in the field by a train of the Scots, feigning themselves to flee. | Alridus, Northumberland, slain. 20 | Of this Alfride, Bede in his history testifieth that he was exactly and perfectly seen in the holy Scriptures, & recovered much that his predecessors had lost before. Bed. lib. 4. cap. 24. Some say he reigned not 18. years. | Osredus, Northumberland, slain. 11 | Osred began his reign being but viii. years old, and reigned the space of x. years. | Kenredus, North. 2 | Oriscus, North. 20 | Some affirm that Oriscus reigned but xi. years. | Celulfus, Northumb. made a Monk. 9 | This Celulf after he had reigned .8. years was made a Monk. To him Bede wrote his story. | Egbertus, or Eadbertus, Northumberland, Monk. 21 | Osulfus, Northumber. slain. 1 | | Mollo, or Ethelwold, North. 11. | Mollo by the subtle train of Altredus was made away, which Altredus also himself after he had reigned x. years, was expulsed by his own people. | In some Chronicles vj. years. | Altredus, Northum. expulsed. 10 | In some Chronicles this Altredus reigned but viij. years. | Ethelbertus, or Edelredus, Northumberland, expulsed. 5 | Alfwoldus, Northumberland slain, 11 | Osredus. | | Ethelbertus, or Adelwaldus, North. slain. 16

15 | Thys Egfrid marryed Etheldrida, who being xij. yeares maried to hym, could after, by no meanes be allured to lye with him, but obtaining of him licence, was made Nunne, & then Abbes of Elye. She made but one meale a day, & neuer weare linen. At last the same Egfrid fighting against ye Scots, was slayne in the fielde by a trayne of the Scots, faining themselues to flee. | Alridus, Northumberland, slaine. 20 | Of this Alfride, Bede in his historie testifieth that he was exactly and perfectly seene in the holy Scriptures, & recouered much that hys predecessors had lost before. Bed. lib. 4. cap. 24. Some say he raigned not 18. yeares. | Osredꝰ, Northumberland, slaine. 11 | Osred began his raigne being but viii. yeares old, and raigned the space of x. yeares. | Kenredus, North. 2 | Oriscus, North. 20 | Some affirme that Oriscus raigned but xi. yeares. | Celulfus, Northumb. made a Monke. 9 | This Celulf after he had raigned .8. yeares was made a Monke. To hym Beda wrote his storie. | Egbertus, or Eadbertus, Northumberlād, Monke. 21 | Osulfus, Northumber. slaine. 1 | | Mollo, or Ethelwold, North. 11. | Mollo by the subtil traine of Altredus was made away, whych Altredus also himselfe after he had raigned x. yeres, was expulsed by his owne people. | In some Chronicles vj. yeeres. | Altredus, Northum. expulsed. 10 | In some Chronicles this Altredus raigned but viij. yeares. | Ethelbertus, or Edelredus, Northumberland, expulsed. 5 | Alfwoldus, Northumberland slaine, 11 | Osredus. | | Ethelbertus, or Adelwaldus, North. slaine. 16

¶After this Ethelbert, the kingdom of Northumberland ceased the space of xxv. years, till Egbertus King of the Westsaxons subdued also them, as he did the other Saxons to his dominion. After the which Egbert king of the Westsaxons succeeded in Northumberland his son.

¶After this Ethelbert, the kingdome of Northumberland ceased the space of xxv. yeares, till Egbertus King of the Westsaxons subdued also them, as hee did the other Saxons to his dominion. After the whych Egbert king of the Westsaxons succeeded in Northūberland hys sonne.

Kings of Westsaxons, reigning in Northumberland. Ethelwolfus. Ethelbertus. Ethelbaldus. Ethelredus.

Kings of Westsaxons, raigning in Northumberland. Ethelwolfus. Ethelbertus. Ethelbaldus. Ethelredus.

In the time of this Ethelredus there were two under Kings in Northumberland Ella, and Osbright, whom the Danes overcame and reigned in their place, whose names were these.

In the tyme of thys Ethelredus there were two vnder Kinges in Northumberland Ella, and Osbright, whom the Danes ouercame and raigned in theyr place, whose names were these.

Danes. Exbertus. Richsi. Egebert. Gurthed. Guthrid.

¶After the reign of these foresaid Danes, the kingdom of Northumberland came into the hands of the Westsaxons, in the time of Athelstan and his brother Edmundus. It began first. An. 547. and so endured. 409. years. It contained Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, the Bishopric of Durham, Copeland and other.

¶After the raigne of these foresayd Danes, the kingdome of Northumberland came into the hands of the Westsaxons, in the time of Athelstane and his brother Edmundus. It began first. An. 547. and so endured. 409. yeares. It contained Yorkeshyre, Notinghamshyre, Darbishyre, the Byshopricke of Dyrham, Copeland and other.