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Jutish mercenary leader who according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was invited by Vortigern to settle southeast England together with his brother Horsa. There is much uncertainty about whether Hengist ever came to Kent and if so when. Hengist is believed to have died c.ad 488.

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Hengist was born in the year 361. He was the legendary Saxon leader, responsible in the conquest of Britain. He also had a brother by the name Horsa.

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