Cynegils 1 (Male) King of the West Saxons, 611-?642
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Anon.LiberEliensis: Liber Eliensis / Historia Elie... (5)

Office (2)

King (2)

 Anon.LiberEliensis  I.7
 Anon.LiberEliensis  I.50 (king of the West Saxons)

Personal Relationship (2)

~ Descendant (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Edgar 11: of Cynegils 1: Anon.LiberEliensis  I.50

~ Successor (General relationship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Cenwealh 2: of Cynegils 1: Anon.LiberEliensis  I.7

Event (1)

Conversion (1)

 Cynegils 1.conversion by Birinus 1: King Cynegils 1 was converted to Christianity by St Birinus 1.: Anon.LiberEliensis  I.50

ASC: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Base te... (41)

Recorded Name (15)

Cynegils (7)

 ASC  611 ABCG
 ASC  614 ABCG
 ASC  628 ABCG
 ASC  634 E
 ASC  635 ABCF(OE and Lat.)G
 ASC  Pref. AG
 ASC  688 AG, <688> B

Cynegils Ceolwulfing (1)

 ASC  676 AG, <676> B

Cynegilsing (1)

 ASC  648 AG, 647 BC

Cynegyls (2)

 ASC  676 C
 ASC  688 C

Kynegils (4)

 ASC  635 E
 ASC  611 BCE
 ASC  614 E
 ASC  628 E

Office (5)

King (5)

 ASC  611 ABCEG
 ASC  Pref. AG
 ASC  611 ABCEG (King of the West Saxons)
 ASC  635 BC
 ASC  Pref. AG

Personal Relationship (13)

~ Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Ceolwald 1: of Cynegils 1: ASC  688 ACG, <688> B

~ Godfather (Ritual kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Oswald 1: of Cynegils 1: ASC  635 AB

Cynegils 1 Godson (Ritual kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Oswald 1: ASC  635 ABCEF(Lat.)G

Cynegils 1 Nephew, brother’s son (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Ceolwulf 2: ASC  Pref. AG

Cynegils 1 Son (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (3)

 of Ceol 1: ASC  611 ABCG
 of Ceolwulf 2: ASC  676 ACG, <676> B
 of Cuthwine 5: ASC  688 ACG, <688> B

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (4)

 Centwine 1: of Cynegils 1: ASC  676 ACG, <676> B
 Centwine 1: of Cynegils 1: ASC  Pref. AG
 Cenwealh 2: of Cynegils 1: ASC  Pref. AG
 Cwichelm 1: of Cynegils 1: ASC  648 AG, 647 BC

Cynegils 1 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (1)

 of Ceolwulf 2: ASC  Pref. AG

~ Successor (General relationship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Cenwealh 2: of Cynegils 1: ASC  Pref. AG

Event (8)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (2)

 Cynegils 1.accession to West Saxon kingdom: Here Cynegils 1 succeeded to the West Saxon kingdom and held it for 31 years.: ASC  611 ABCEG (611)
 Cynegils 1.accession to kingdom: Then Cynegils 1 acceded to the kingdom.: ASC  Pref. AG (611)

Baptism (2)

 Birinus 1.baptism of Cynegils 1: Here Cynegils 1 was baptized by Birinus 1 [ABCDEF(Lat.)G: at Dorchester-on-Thames with Oswald 1 as his godfather].: ASC  635 ABCEF(OE and Lat.)G (635)
 Cynegils 1.receiving of baptism: He [sc. Cynegils 1] was the first of the West Saxon kings to receive baptism.: ASC  Pref. AG

Battle (2)

 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.fighting against Penda 1: Here Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 fought against Penda 1 at Cirencester.: ASC  628 ABCEG (628)
 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.slaughter of 2,046 Wealas (Anonymi 788): Here Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 fought at Beandun and slew [AG: 2,046; BCE: 2,045] Wealas (Anonymi 788).: ASC  614 ABCEG (614)

Conversion (1)

 Birinus 1.preaching of baptism to West Saxons (Anonymi 801): Here Birinus 1 preached baptism [F (OE and Lat.) substitutes: belief in Christ] [ABCEF(Lat.)G: to the West Saxons (Anonymi 801)] [E adds: under King Cynegils 1].: ASC  634 ABCEF(OE and Lat.)G (634)

Killing/murder (1)

 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.slaughter of 2,046 Wealas (Anonymi 788): Here Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 fought at Beandun and slew [AG: 2,046; BCE: 2,045] Wealas (Anonymi 788).: ASC  614 ABCEG (614)

Kingdom - accession to (2)

 Cynegils 1.accession to West Saxon kingdom: Here Cynegils 1 succeeded to the West Saxon kingdom and held it for 31 years.: ASC  611 ABCEG (611)
 Cynegils 1.accession to kingdom: Then Cynegils 1 acceded to the kingdom.: ASC  Pref. AG (611)

Pastoral activities/preaching (1)

 Birinus 1.preaching of baptism to West Saxons (Anonymi 801): Here Birinus 1 preached baptism [F (OE and Lat.) substitutes: belief in Christ] [ABCEF(Lat.)G: to the West Saxons (Anonymi 801)] [E adds: under King Cynegils 1].: ASC  634 ABCEF(OE and Lat.)G (634)

Peace agreement (1)

 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.agreement with Penda 1: [Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1] then reached an agreement [with Penda 1].: ASC  628 ABCEG (628)

ASC (E): Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (E versi... (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Kynegilsing (1)

 ASC (E)  641 E

Personal Relationship (1)

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Cenwealh 2: of Cynegils 1: ASC (E)  641 E

Bede.HE: Ecclesiastical History of the ... (8)

Recorded Name (1)

... Cynigislo (1)

 Bede.HE  iii.7

Office (1)

King (1)

 Bede.HE  iii.7

Personal Relationship (3)

~ Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Anonymous 215: of Cynegils 1: Bede.HE  iii.7

~ Godfather (Ritual kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Oswald 1: of Cynegils 1: Bede.HE  iii.7

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Cenwealh 2: of Cynegils 1: Bede.HE  iii.7

Event (3)

Advice/counsel (1)

 Birinus 1.mission to Britain: Birinus 1 came to Britain on the advice of Honorius 2 and first visited the race of the Gewisse (West Saxons).: Bede.HE  iii.7

Baptism (1)

 Cynegils 1.baptism: After receiving instructions from Birinus 1, Cynegils 1 was cleansed from his sins in the waters of baptism together with all his people.: Bede.HE  iii.7

Death/dying (1)

 Cynegils 1.death: Cynegils 1 died: Bede.HE  iii.7

Mission/mission-sending (1)

 Birinus 1.mission to Britain: Birinus 1 came to Britain on the advice of Honorius 2 and first visited the race of the Gewisse (West Saxons).: Bede.HE  iii.7

Pastoral activities/preaching (1)

 Cynegils 1.baptism: After receiving instructions from Birinus 1, Cynegils 1 was cleansed from his sins in the waters of baptism together with all his people.: Bede.HE  iii.7

NewMinster.LiberVitae: The Liber Vitae of the New Min... (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Cynegils (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 14r.3.i

Office (1)

King (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 14r.3.i (King of the West Saxons)

Event (1)

Baptism (1)

 Cynegils 1.baptism: Cynegils 1 was baptized by Birinus 1.: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 14r.3.i (634 x 642)

S325 (1)

Office (1)

King (1)

 S325   

S343a (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Cynegilsus (1)

 S343a   

Personal Relationship (1)

Cynegils 1 Predecessor (General relationship) of ~ (1)

 of Alfred 8: S343a   

S376 (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Cynegisl (1)

 S376   

Personal Relationship (1)

Cynegils 1 Ancestor (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Edward 2: S376   

S817 (3)

Office (1)

King (1)

 S817   

Personal Relationship (1)

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Cenwealh 2: of Cynegils 1: S817   

Event (1)

Confirmation of land/privileges (1)

 Edgar 11.S817 renewing privileges of Winchester, Old Minster 1: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, Old Minster 1; renewal of the privileges of Chilcomb, Hants.: S817    (963 x 975)

S821 (2)

Office (1)

King (1)

 S821   

Event (1)

Baptism (1)

 Birinus 1.baptising Cynegils 1 and Cenwealh 2: Birinus 1 baptised King Cynegils 1 and King Cenwealh 2: S821   

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (2)

Personal Relationship (1)

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Cynegils 1 (1)

 Ęthelwine 1: of Cynegils 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.92.3

Event (1)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Baptism (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Conversion (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Episcopal see, acquisition/institution/division/merge (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Godparenting (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Grant and Gift (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Journey (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Marriage (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Miracle (1)

 Birinus 1.arrival: Birinus 1, who was the first bishop of the West Saxons under Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1, was sent to England by Honorius 2 and ordained by Asterius 1, bishop of Genoa. He was in such a hurry to leave that he left his corporals behind. Once out at the sea, he remembered his loss and, unwilling to interrupt the voyage, walked upon the water to the shore, found his corporals and returned to the ship in the same way. On arrival he converted King Cwichelm 1 and baptised him on the day of his daughter’s [Anonymous 215] wedding to Oswald 1, most holy king of the Northumbrians, who acted as Cwichelm 1’s godfather. Both kings then gave Birinus 1 Dorchester for is episcopal seat. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.75.2-7

Ęthelweard.Chron: Chronicle of Ęthelweard (13)

Recorded Name (4)

Cinegels (1)

 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6

Cinegils (1)

 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6

Cinigels (2)

 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6

Office (3)

King (3)

 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6 (King of the West Angles)

Event (6)

Baptism (2)

 Birinus 1.baptism of Cynegils 1: Cynegils 1 received baptism from Birinus 1 at Dorchester.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6 (635)
 Cynegils 1.baptism: Cynegils 1 was baptized.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.

Battle (1)

 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.battle against Penda 1 near Cirencester: Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 waged a war against Penda 1 near a town called Cirencester.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6 (628)

Killing/murder (1)

 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.killing of 2,040 of British army (Anonymi 2428): Having overcome the army (Anonymi 2428) of the Britons (Anonymi 2427) at Beamdun, Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 killed 2,040 of them.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6 (614)

War (3)

 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.battle against Penda 1 near Cirencester: Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 waged a war against Penda 1 near a town called Cirencester.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6 (628)
 Cynegils 1-Cwichelm 1.waging war against Britons (Anonymi 2427): Cynegils 1 and Cwichelm 1 began a war against the Britons (Anonymi 2427) at Beamdun.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.6 (614)
 Cynegils 1.warfare: Cynegils 1 waged war.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.