Hengest of Kent King of Kent 
Hengest of Kent's father was Wihgils. His paternal grandfather was Witta. He was an only child. He died in 0488.1 General Notes
[SUSANNA KEENE.FTW]
Massacred at a "peace conference" the British chieftans.
Took service w/ Vortigern King of Britons vs. the Picts &
Irish.
Conducted Vortigern's defense against Ambrosius Aurelianus,
and/or Arthur.
Asked Vortigern to enlarge his forces to deal with Arthur;
Vortigern assented.
Thus began the "Saxon invasion" of England.
Left his mission to deal w/ Picts & irish near Hadrian's Wall.
This caused Vortigern to abdicate to his son Vortimer.
Hengist refused to heed Vortimer's order that he leave Britain.
Established himself in Kent & fought at least 4 battles with
Arthur over 18 years.
Gained Essex, Middlesex & Sussex aft his massacre of the
British chiefs as Vortigern purchased his life by ceding them.
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- b.~ 0190 in of Asgard, Asia or eastern Europe
- b.~ 0215 in of Asgard, Asia or eastern Europe
- b.BET. 194 - 195 in of Asgard, Asia or eastern Europe
- b.0193
- b.~ 0219 in of Asgard, Asia or eastern Europe
- d.0488
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Details of Hengest of Kent's family
1 SUSANNA KEENE.FTW
Further source/citation:
University of Hull Royal Database (England), Author Address:
Further source/citation:
University of Hull Royal Database (England), Author Address:
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