Æthelbert II (Old English: Æðelberht) (725–762) was king of Kent. Upon the death of his father Wihtred s:Ecclesiastical History of the English People/Book 5#23, the kingdom was ruled by his three sons, Æthelbert II, Eadberht I and Ælfric. Æthelbert seems to have outlived both of his brothers and later reigned jointly with his nephew Eardwulf. He died in 762, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (recorded under 760 due to chronological dislocation). He seems to have left a son, Eadberht II.
It is also said that an unnamed daughter married Ealhmund, King of Kent.
He issued a charter before his accession,[1] dated 11 July 724, that was witnessed by his father. As king he issued further charters,[2][3][4] confirmed a charter of his brother Eadberht I,[5] and witnessed a charter of his nephew Eardwulf.[6]
During the latter half of Æðelberht II's rule, Kent was under the overlordship of Mercia, but Æðelberht II maintained his position as king.
| Preceded by Wihtred |
King of Kent 725–762 with Eadberht I (725–748) Eardwulf (747–762) |
Succeeded by Eardwulf |
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