Vortigern (/ ˈvɔːrtɪdʒɜːrn /; [1] Old Welsh: Guorthigirn, Guorthegern; Welsh: Gwrtheyrn; Old English: Wyrtgeorn; Old Breton: Gurdiern, Gurthiern; Irish: Foirtchern; Latin: Vortigernus, …

Vortigern (flourished 425–450) was the king of the Britons at the time of the arrival of the Saxons under Hengist and Horsa in the 5th century. Though the subject of many legends, he may …

May 23, 2017 · Vortigern was a 5th-century British ruler best known for inviting the Saxons to Britain to stop the incursions of the Picts and Scots and allowing them to take control of the land.

Vortigern appears to have climbed his way high up the greasy pole by securing an inspired marriage to Severa, the daughter of the Constantine’s predecessor and national hero, Magnus …

Vortigern became Britain's leading political figure around 425 (whether high king or high council leader or emperor), after years of building up his power and position.

Aug 31, 2022 · Vortigern was a semi-mythical fifth century king most famous for inviting the Saxons to Britain to help him vanquish the invading Picts of Scotland. A disagreement …

Jun 21, 2024 · Vortigern is one of the most important figures in the history of Britain. What do we know about him historically, and what later legends grew up around him?

Vortigern, a British ruler of the 5th century, is chiefly remembered for his decision to invite the Saxons to Britain in order to counter the threats posed by the Picts and Scots, subsequently …

This site explains all about Vortigern, his name, background and character, as well as his treatment in the sources.

King Vortigern was a 5th century ruler who came to power in Britain after the Romans retreated. He ruled over parts of eastern England inhabited by native Britons and Romanized Celts …