In 686 the South Saxons attacked Hlothhere, king of Kent, in support of his nephew Eadric, who afterwards became king of Kent until Kent was invaded by Cædwalla who had managed to establish himself as ruler of Wessex.
The South Saxons attacked Hlothhere in support of his nephew Eadric. This was in 686. Hlothhere was king of Kent. His nephew Eadric afterwards became king of Kent. Kent was invaded by Cædwalla. This Cædwalla had managed to establish himself as ruler of Wessex.