Imaginary depiction of Ęscwine from John Speed's 1611 "Saxon Heptarchy".

Aescwine (Erchenwin) (494-587) was born in ancient Saxony in northern Germany. In 527 he became king of the Kingdom of Essex in modern-day England. He reigned until his death in 587. Very little is known about him or his reign. He was succeeded by his son Sledda.

br:Aescwine Essex de:Aescwine von Essex fr:Aescwine d'Essex it:Aescwine dell'Essex

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