What was the Kingdom of the East Saxons also known as?
Q: What was the Kingdom of the East Saxons also known as?
A: The Kingdom of the East Saxons was also known as the Kingdom of Essex.
Q: When was the Kingdom of Essex founded?
A: The Kingdom of Essex was founded in the 6th century.
Q: What modern English counties did the kingdom of Essex cover?
A: The kingdom of Essex covered the area of the modern English counties of Essex, Hertfordshire, Middlesex and (for a short while) Kent.
Q: Did the Kings of Essex sometimes fall under the control of other Anglo-Saxon overlords?
A: Yes, Kings of Essex frequently found themselves under the control of other Anglo-Saxon overlords.
Q: What cities were included in the territory of the East Saxons?
A: The territory of the East Saxons included the two Roman provincial capitals of Colchester and, for a time, London.
Q: How many hides were the East Saxons listed at in the Tribal Hidage?
A: In the Tribal Hidage, the East Saxons were listed at 7,000 hides.
Q: What was the Heptarchy?
A: The Heptarchy was a collective name for the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England.
