A.D. 552
This year Cynric fought with the Britons on the spot that is called Sarum, and put them to flight.
Cerdic was the father of Cynric, Cerdic was the son of Elesa, Elesa of Esla, Esla of Gewis, Gewis of Wye, Wye of Frewin, Frewin of Frithgar, Frithgar of Brand, Brand of Balday, Balday of Woden.
In this year Ethelbert, the son of Ermenric, was born, who on the two and thirtieth year of his reign received the rite of baptism, the first of all the kings in Britain.
Cerdic was king of the West Saxons. He invaded England and established the kingdom of Wessex in 516. He died in 534.