A Family Genealogy of
the Gentle House of Stapleton
the Gentle House of Stapleton
Burgred of MERCIA #63571
____ - ABT 874
Personal Information
- DEATH: ABT 874, Italy
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Burgred (also Burhred or Burghred) was an Anglo-Saxon king of Mercia from 852 to 874.
Burgred became king of Mercia in 852, and may have been related to his predecessor Beorhtwulf. After Easter in 853, Burgred married Æthelswith, daughter of Æthelwulf, king of the West Saxons. The marriage was celebrated at the royal villa of Chippenham in Wessex.
Burgred became king of Mercia in 852, and may have been related to his predecessor Beorhtwulf. After Easter in 853, Burgred married Æthelswith, daughter of Æthelwulf, king of the West Saxons. The marriage was celebrated at the royal villa of Chippenham in Wessex.
Family 1 :
Wife: Æthelswith of WESSEX
