Ecgberht II of Kent

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Coin of Ecgberht, Fitzwilliam Museum.

Ecgberht II was king of Kent jointly with Heaberht.

Ecgberht II is known from his coins and charters, ranging from 765 to 779,[1][2][3][4] two of which were witnessed or confirmed by Heaberht.

Ecgberht II acceded by 765, when he issued his earliest surviving charter. However, around this time

Otford
in 776, and, although the outcome was not recorded, the fact that Kent seems to have remained independent for several years afterward suggests that Ecgberht was victorious. It is known that he remained king until at least 779, the date of his latest charter.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 34".
  2. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 35".
  3. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 36".
  4. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 37".
  5. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 105".
  6. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 34".
  7. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 110".
  8. ^ "Anglo-Saxons.net : S 111".

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Preceded by
King of Kent

765–779
Succeeded by