Cynric

Cynric, a prominent figure in early English history, reigned as the King of Wessex from five hundred thirty-four to five hundred sixty. His legacy is primarily chronicled in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, which highlights his significance as a monarch during a formative period for the kingdom.

According to the Chronicle, Cynric was the son of Cerdic, the founder of Wessex. This lineage is crucial as it connects Cynric to the establishment of one of the most influential kingdoms in Anglo-Saxon England. However, historical records present some discrepancies regarding his parentage.

Alternative sources, such as the Anglian King-list and segments of the West Saxon Genealogical Regnal List, suggest that Cynric was actually the son of Creoda, Cerdic's son. This variation in genealogy is also reflected in Asser's The Life of King Alfred, which includes Creoda in the paternal lineage of Alfred the Great, while simultaneously referring to Cynric as Cerdic's son in the context of maternal ancestry.