Cwichelm of Wessex

Cwichelm
A map of Britain c. 600 when Cwichelm ruled
King of Wessex
Reign626–636
PredecessorCynegils
SuccessorCenwalh
Died636
HouseWessex

Cwichelm ([ˈkwik.heɫm] QUICK-helm;[1] died c. 636) was an Anglo-Saxon king of the Gewisse, a people in the upper Thames area who later created the kingdom of Wessex. He is usually counted among the Kings of Wessex.

  1. ^ Atherton, Mark (January 20, 2012). "Complete Old English: A Comprehensive Guide to Reading and Understanding Old English, with Original Texts". John Murray Press – via Google Books.