Ricberht of East Anglia

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Ricberht is thought to have been King of East Anglia from 627 to 629 following his murder of Eorpwald of East Anglia. He was possibly an agent of the Pagan king Penda and opposed the spread of Christianity throughout England.

[edit] References

  • Suffolk in Anglo Saxon Times (Steven Plunkett) Tempus Publishing 2005. ISBN 0-7524-3139-0
English royalty
Preceded by
Eorpwald
possible

King of East Anglia
627 – 629

Succeeded by
Sigeberht

with Ecgric