Cynric ruled Wessex from 534 to 560, distinguished himself in the wars of his father, Cerdic. He fought a great battle in 552 against the Britons, but his reign of about 26 years was a comparatively peaceful one. He died in 560.

Cynric is generally accepted as the son of Cerdic and brother of Crioda. Some sources carry Crioda as the father of Cynric.

Cutha had two sons: Ceol, who ruled in Wessex from 591 to 597; and Ceolwulf, who succeeded his brother and ruled in Wessex from 597 to 611. Cynegila, son of Ceol, then ruled from 611 to 643, succeeded by his two sons: Cenwalh (643-674) and Centwine (676-685).