Ricsige of Northumbria

Ricsige († 876 ) was of 872 (or 873 ) to 876 King of Northumbria. He took over the kingship after the overthrow of the Danes (see also Danelag ) Ecgberht I employed who fled to Mercia.

Ricsige and his successor Ecgberht II retained control of Bernicia between the Tees and Forth. Roger of Wendover reported that Ricsige died of a broken heart because he did not coped with the division of the kingdom.

Danelaw Ecgberht I of Northumbria Halfdan Ragnarsson Deira River Tees Ecgberht II of Northumbria River Forth
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