Œthelwald had become king of Deira in…

653 CE

Œthelwald had become king of Deira in 651 after Oswine of Deira was killed by Oswiu of Bernicia; it is uncertain whether Oswiu (who was Œthelwald's uncle) installed him as king or whether Œthelwald took the kingship in opposition to Oswiu.

Œthelwald, a pious Christian, rejects Oswiu's overlordship and turns instead to the pagan Penda, who mounts another attack on Bernicia.

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Finan of Lindisfarne View → Oswiu of Northumbria View → Peada of Mercia View → Penda of Mercia View → Œthelwald of Deira View →

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