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Who was hengist?

Jutish mercenary leader who according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was invited by Vortigern to settle southeast England together with his brother Horsa. There is much uncertainty about whether Hengist ever came to Kent and if so when. Hengist is believed to have died c.ad 488. Source: Answers.com


Who was brother of Hengest a 5th century warrior?

Horsa was the brother of Hengest, a 5th century warrior who played a key role in the Anglo-Saxon invasion of Britain. Together, the two brothers led the Anglo-Saxon mercenaries who were hired by the British king Vortigern.


What does hengest and horsa?

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.


In Anglo-Saxon times the leader and his men formed a group known as?

comitatus


Which Anglo-Saxon leader was able to get rid of the Vikings?

King Harold Godwinson 1066.


What was written in the Anglo saxon chronicle?

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle was written entirely in Old English, which is also called Anglo-Saxon.


What language was spoken by Anglo Saxon?

old English or Anglo-saxon


Do you capitalize Anglo-Saxon?

Yes. It should be written as "Anglo-Saxon".


What does the anglo Saxon have to do with Anzac Day?

The ANZACs were entirely anglo saxon.


What is the Anglo-Saxon Harper called?

the Anglo-saxon Harper is called a bard.


What language was Spoken by Anglo-Saxon invaders?

old English or Anglo-saxon


What is the Anglo Saxon word for cheese?

The Anglo-saxon word for 'cheese' is cese