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Æthelwealh (fl. c. 660–685) (also written Aedilualch Aethelwalch Aþelwold Æðelwold Æþelwald or Ethelwalch) was the first historical king of Sussex. Æthelwealh became the first Christian king of Sussex and was king when Sussex was converted to Christianity in 681. In 661 Æthelwealh received the territories of the Meon Valley in modern-day Hampshire and the Isle of Wight from his godfather Wulfhere king of Mercia.
