Swithred of Essex

Swithred was from about 746 until his death King of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Essex.

Swithreds father was called Sigemund, his mother's name is unknown. He was a great-grandson of King Sebbi ( 664-694 ). He followed about the year 746 to Saelred and is a weak king have been. His date of death is unknown. Successor was Sigeric I..