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Hengest and Horsa are legendary figures in early Anglo-Saxon history, often regarded as the leaders of the Anglo-Saxon settlement in Britain during the 5th century. Their names are associated with the establishment of the Kingdom of Kent, and they are often depicted as heroic warriors in early historical texts, including Bede's "Ecclesiastical History of the English People." The tales of Hengest and Horsa blend history and myth, illustrating the migration and conquest of the Anglo-Saxons in post-Roman Britain.

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Who is the Anglo saxon leader brother of horsa?

Hengest


5th century warrior and brother of hengest who took part in the conquest of Britain?

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