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King of Wessex From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sigeberht (meaning roughly "Magnificent Victory") was the King of Wessex from 754 or 755, to around 756.
Sigeberht | |
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King of Wessex | |
Reign | c. 754–756 |
Predecessor | Cuthred |
Successor | Cynewulf |
Died | c. 756 |
House | Wessex |
Sigeberht succeeded his distant relative Cuthred, but was then accused of acting unjustly. After ruling a year he was accused of unlawful acts and removed from power by the witan, a council of nobles.[1] This council was led by Cynewulf who succeeded Sigeberht.[2] Sigeberht was given control of Hampshire. There, he was accused of murder, driven out and ultimately killed. It is possible that this happened under the influence of Æthelbald of Mercia. His brother Cyneheard was also driven out, but returned in 786 to kill Sigeberht's successor Cynewulf.[3]
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