Osric, king of the Hwicce

Osric (also Osryc, Osricus ) was from about 676 to about 682 an Anglo-Saxon king of Hwicce.

Life

John Leland (1506-1552) took the view Osric might be the son of his predecessor Eanhere with Osthryth, the daughter of King Oswiu of Bernicia. This theory is rejected by modern historians.

Osric and his brother Oswald, who not emerged politically, came from a distinguished family. He was a contemporary of Æthelred of Mercia ( 674/675-704 ), to whom he owed ​​allegiance. In 675 Osric founded in Bath land for the construction of a convent under the Abbess Berta. In the 670er years, the brothers Æthelred were transferred large estates. Osric built on this land 679 the Abbey of St. Peter ( Gloucester Cathedral ), Gloucester. In this document Osric was called Praefectus ( governor ) and Minister ( subordinate ) Æthelreds. Apparently Æthelred had a good relationship with his welbylyfod ( " beloved " ) Osric. The bishopric was founded around 680 Worcester was equipped by Osric and his successors generous with lands. Osric's had time to Wilfrid, Bishop of York, in Hwicce.

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