Who was Ceawlin?
Q: Who was Ceawlin?
A: Ceawlin was the King of the Gewisse, also called the King of Wessex, who ruled from 560 to 592.
Q: When did Ceawlin rule?
A: Ceawlin ruled from 560 to 592.
Q: Was Ceawlin the first king to rule over all the English south of the River Humber?
A: No, Ceawlin was the second king to be overlord over all the English south of the River Humber.
Q: How is Ceawlin's name spelled in different ways?
A: Ceawlin's name is also spelled Ceaulin and Caelin.
Q: When did Ceawlin die?
A: Ceawlin's date of death is unknown, but it is believed to be in 593.
Q: What was the Gewisse?
A: The Gewisse was the name of the tribe or people that Ceawlin ruled over.
Q: What was the significance of Ceawlin being overlord over all the English south of the River Humber?
A: Ceawlin's overlordship meant that he had control over a large portion of England and was considered a powerful and influential ruler.
