Wessex

^{This article is about the kingdom of Cyning Cerdic which was formerly known as Hampshire. For the kingdom of Cyning Ælle formerly known as Pevensey, see Sussex. For the kingdom of Cyning Æscwine formerly known as Caercolun, see Essex.}
Westseaxna Rīċe, anglicized as the Kingdom of West Saxons and colloquially known as "Wessex", is a Saxon kingdom in southeastern Britain.

Previously a county of Logres known as Hampshire which consisted of the holdings of the Earl of Hampshire, it was conquered by Cyning Cerdic of Wessex in 496. In 497, it expanded to include the Isle of Wight.
Formerly the naval capital of Logres, Wessex contains many ports.

Territories

Wessex is a prosperous port county that includes the cities of Chichester, White City and Hantonne.

Founding Date

496

Type

Geopolitical, County / March

Alternative Names

Hampshire, Hantonne

Leader

Cyning Cerdic of Wessex

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Power Structure

Feudal state

Controlled Territories

• Isle of Wight
• White City

Neighboring Nations

• Salisbury
• Silchester
• Sussex

Related Ethnicities

• Cymri
• Saxon