Witta, son of Wecta
Jutish chieftain in 5th-century sub-Roman Britain
About Witta, son of Wecta
Witta son of Wecta is mentioned as a Jutish chieftain in the 449 entry of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as the father of Wihtgils and the grandfather of Hengest and Horsa. He also appears in the same role in Henry of Huntingdon's Historia Anglorum. He is most probably mythological, but as a historical person he would have been born around 400 AD.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Frequently asked questions
Who was Witta, son of Wecta?
Jutish chieftain in 5th-century sub-Roman Britain
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Witta, son of Wecta
· DBpedia: Witta, son of Wecta
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Witta, son of Wecta. https://biography.guide/witta-son-of-wecta/
MLA: "Witta, son of Wecta." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/witta-son-of-wecta/.
Chicago: "Witta, son of Wecta." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/witta-son-of-wecta/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC