Æthelric, king of the Hwicce

Æthelric (also Edilric, Æthilricus, Ailricus, Athericus, Æðelric, Æþelric ) was an Anglo-Saxon king of Hwicce in the early 8th century.

Life

Æthelric was the son and successor of King Oshere. In the Vita Sancti Ecgwini he was referred to as an exceptional young man who has always followed his father's wishes. Æthelric has already appeared in the 690 years as a witness at certifications on. It is doubtful whether he ruled jointly with his brothers, or whether it preceded it. Some historians believe that the brothers Æthelheard, Æthelweard, Æthelric and Aethelberht ruled jointly.

The few known facts of his life arise from documents, which he exhibited or signed as a witness: 692 signed Æðilheard, Æðilweard, Æðelberht and Æðelric a land grant Æthelred of Mercia to the monk Oslaf. In the year 693, the four brothers testified that Oshere " for the salvation of his soul " Cuthswith, the abbess of Penintanham (probably Inkberrow, Worcs. ), Land left.

Æthelric signed in the year 736 as subregulus comes atque ( Under King and follower ) a certificate Æthelbalds of Mercia. Æthelrics death date is unknown.