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Where is Wessex?
Wessex was one of the ancient Saxon Kingdoms of England, it broadly included what is now called "The West Country" - Devon, Dorset and parts of Somerset. === === Wessex was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom which was founded c.520AD around Dorchester-on-Thames and is usually considered to have included the counties of; * Hampshire (where the capital of Wessex, Winchester, is located) * Wiltshire * Dorset * Somerset * Isle of Wight * Devon * Berkshire Additionally, Oxfordshire is often considered within the bounds of Wessex as is Gloucestershire, however both these areas alternated between being parts of Wessex or Mercia, the midland kingdom. Cornwall was annexed by Wessex in about 825AD. Around this time Wessex also annexed the previously independent kingdoms of Essex, Sussex and Surrey although these were ruled by the Wessex dynasty they were not considered parts of Wessex, rather subordinate territories whose rulers were either junior members of the Wessex dynasty or paid homage to the Kings of Wessex.
Alfred the Great King of England he ruled the Anglo-Saxon province of what?
Alfred the Great, King of England, did NOT rule a province. He ruled England, a country, because he was KING of ENGLAND. His kingdom was centred in Wessex, (West Saxons). Inmodern England, itv is the region of southern England into Somerset and Devon.
During what years was Ine the king of Wessex?
Ine was the king of Wessex 688 to 726. Ine was the first Wessex king to issue a code of laws and was one of the most powerful kings of Wessex.
Who was the son of Cynric King of Wessex?
The son of Cynric King of Wessex was Ceawin.
Who was husband of lady godiva?
Earl of Mercia.
