Egbert, King of England

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• Reign: From 827 to 839; King of England

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Death: Weis (1982) gives his death date as "after 19 Nov. 838."

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Egbert's name was also spelt Ecgbeorht.


In 784, he was crowned the Under King of Kent.

In 800 at the decline of the power of King Brithric (786 - 802), Egbert was called by the voice of his countrymen to assume the Government of Wessex, and he subsequently succeeded in reducing all the Kingdoms of the Heptarchy under his sway. His reign, a long and glorious one, is memorable for the great victories he achieved over the Danes.

In 802, he was crowned the King of Wessex and reigned until 827.

In 827, he was crowned the King of all England and reigned until 836.

Family/Spouse: Rædburh. Rædburh was born about 788. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Æthelwulf, King of England was born about 806 in Kingdom of Wessex, England; died on 13 Jan 858; was buried in Winchester Cathedral, Winchester, Hampshire, England.
2. Editha, Abbess of Polesworth
3. Athelstan, Sub King of Kent

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"A.D. 784. At this time reigned Elmund King of Kent, the father of Egbert; and Egbert was the father of Athulf [Æthelwulf]"

Eahlmund married daughter. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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He did not rule.

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In 725, he was crowned the King of Kent, along with his brothers Eadburht I and Alric.

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He did not rule.

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In 694, he was crowned the King of Kent.