Kingdom of Kent
Early medieval kingdom in England (c.455-871)
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Summary
Kingdom of Kent is a historical country[1]. It draws 2,380 Wikipedia views per month (historical country category, ranking #295 of 1,549).[2]
Key Facts
- Religion or worldview: Anglo-Saxon paganism[3]
- Continent: Europe[4]
- Capital: Canterbury[5]
- Official language: Old English[6]
- Legislative body: Witan[7]
- Part of: Heptarchy[8]
- Commons category: Kingdom of Kent[9]
- Inception: 450[10]
- Dissolved, abolished or demolished date: January 1, 871[11]
- Topic's main category: Category:Kingdom of Kent[12]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[13], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[14]
- Office held by head of state: king of Kent[15]
- Language used: Brythonic[16]
Why It Matters
Kingdom of Kent has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[17] It is known by 35 alternative names across languages and contexts.[18]