Hengist

Hengist was a Germanic chieftain who, along with his brother Horsa, led a group of Anglo-Saxons to Britain in the early 5th century. Their arrival marked the beginning of the Anglo-Saxon settlement in Britain, which would eventually lead to the establishment of the Kingdom of Wessex and the eventual unification of England under the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Hengist and Horsa are traditionally credited with founding the city of Winchester, which they named after their own city, Wincester in the Netherlands. The brothers are also said to have established the city of Portsmouth, which they named Portus Adurni. However, the historical accuracy of these claims is debated among scholars. Hengist and Horsa are often referred to as the "founders of England" in popular culture, but their exact contributions to the history of Britain remain a subject of ongoing historical debate.