Aescwine of Wessex

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Aescwine or Escwin (died 676) was the King of Wessex from 674 until his death. The son of Cenfus, he is best known for contesting the Battle of Bedwin in 675 with Wulfhere of Mercia. Although he succeeded in repelling the Mercian forces, he was unable to take any advantage from the battle.

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