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Beorhtric of Wessex
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Beorhtric (meaning "magnificent ruler"; also spelled Brihtric) (died 802) was the King of Wessex from 786 to 802, succeeding Cynewulf. During his rule, however, his wife and father-in-law had most of the power.[1][2]
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Beorhtric | |
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![]() Depiction of Beorhtric from the Genealogical Chronicle of the English Kings, a late 13th-century manuscript in the British Library | |
King of Wessex | |
Reign | 786–802 |
Predecessor | Cynewulf |
Successor | Egbert |
Died | 802 |
Spouse | Eadburh |
House | Wessex |
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