Saelred of Essex

Saelred (also: Selered, Selred ) ( † 746 ) was in the years 738-746 King of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Essex.

Life

According to William of Malmesbury, a historian of the 12th century, Saelred was a son of the king Sigeberht II of Essex. As the successor of Offa is said to have abdicated the throne in the year 709. The chronology in the context of taking office, however, is unclear. However, modern historians consider Swæfberht ( 709-738 ) for the Offa's successor, the 738 to finally Saelred followed. A common rule of Swæfberht ( 709-738 ) and Saelred (? -746 ) But is also represented. Saelred was slain in the year 746. His successor was Swithred

Swell

  • Anonymous: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle for the year 746, online at Project Gutenberg (English)
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