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Æthelberht II of East Anglia

d. 794 · 8th century · Also known as Saint Ethelbert the King

Æthelberht II was king of East Anglia in the late 8th century, known from a few coins and later accounts. In 794 he was beheaded on the orders of Offa of Mercia, according to tradition after coming to Offa's court to seek the hand of his daughter. He was venerated as a saint and martyr, and Hereford Cathedral is dedicated to him.

Æthelberht II of East Anglia
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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Æthelberht II of East Anglia. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/aethelberht-ii-of-east-anglia
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