Sigered of Essex
Sigered of Essex was the last king of Essex from 798 to 825. The son of Sigeric of Essex, Sigered became king when his father abdicated the throne.
The ancestry of Sigered in MS BL Add. 23211.
In 812 Sigered was reduced from king to duke by his Mercian overlords. In 825 he finally ceded the kingdom of Essex to Egbert of Wessex.
References
- Lee, Sidney, ed. (1897). . Dictionary of National Biography. 52. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
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| Regnal titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sigeric |
King of Essex 798 – 812 |
Demoted to duke |
| Titles of nobility | ||
| New title | Duke of Essex 812 – 825 |
Succeeded by Egbert |
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