Beorhtric of Wessex
Beorhtric (meaning "magnificent ruler"; also spelled Brihtric) (died 802) was the King of Wessex from 786 to 802, succeeding Cynewulf. During his rule, however, his wife and father-in-law had most of the power.
| Beorhtric | |
|---|---|
Depiction of Beorhtric from the Genealogical Chronicle of the English Kings, a late 13th-century manuscript in the British Library | |
| King of Wessex | |
| Reign | 786–802 |
| Predecessor | Cynewulf |
| Successor | Egbert |
| Died | 802 |
| Spouse | Eadburh |
| House | Wessex |
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