Anglo-Saxon England
Kent Under Mercia
Jun 21, 2023
After Wihtred's death, Kent experienced instability and was invaded multiple times by Mercia. The once-great kingdom was brought to its knees during almost 50 years of Mercian overlordship. The chapters discuss the reigns of Wittret's sons, the uncertain relationship between Kent and Mercia, the history of Kent after Athelbert's death, and Offer's actions and resistance in Kent.
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- Kent experienced almost 50 years of on and off Mercian overlordship, leading to its downfall.
- The three brothers, Athelbert, Ayadbert, and Alaric, played crucial roles in the subsequent history of Kent.
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Athelbert, Ayadbert, and Alaric - The sons of Wittret
After Wittret's death, Kent was divided among his sons Athelbert, Ayadbert, and Alaric. Athelbert was the most well-documented of the three brothers, issuing charters and indicating that he may have been groomed for the throne before his father's death. Ayadbert also had limited authority and issued a few charters. Alaric's reign is largely unknown. These three brothers were crucial in the subsequent history of Kent.
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