Coenred of Northumbria

Coenred was king of Northumbria from 716 to 718. John of Fordun claims that he murdered his predecessor Osred. He claimed to be a descendant of Ocg son of Ida.

William of Malmesbury calls him "a draught from the same cup" as Osred, which is to say a young man, vigorous, dissolute, cruel and bold. The manner of his death is unknown. He was succeeded by Osric, brother, or half-brother, of Osred. Coenred's brother Ceolwulf became king after Osric.

Further reading

• Higham, N.J., The Kingdom of Northumbria AD 350-1100. Stroud: Sutton, 1993. ISBN 0862997305
• Marsden, J., Northanhymbre Saga: The History of the Anglo-Saxon Kings of Northumbria. London: Cathie, 1992. ISBN 1856260550
  

Preceded by: Osred

King of Northumbria

Succeeded by: Osric