Sigeberht Of Wessex
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Died | 757 AD |
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Parents | Sigeric I of Essex |
Siblings | Cyneheard the Atheling |
Hous | Wessex |
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ID | 4436392 |
Sigeberht Of Wessex Life story
Sigeberht was the King of Wessex from 754 or 755, to around 756. Sigeberht succeeded his distant relative Cuthred, but was then accused of acting unjustly. After ruling a year he was accused of unlawful acts and removed from power by the witan, a council of nobles.