Ida of Bernicia

Ida or Ida the Flamebearer (died 559) was a ruler (probably the founder) of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Bernicia between 547 and 559.

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records him as the son of Eoppa of Bernicia, grandson of Esa and great-grandson of Ingwy. He was married to Bearnoch. According to some sources they had 8 children of whom 6 became kings. The best source for information on Ida is the historian Nennius.

Ida, an Angle, is said to have landed at Flamborough subsequently making Bamburgh his capital.

Children

It is thought that Ida had between 8-12 sons. Those of his children who were recorded for posterity are:

• Glappa of Bernicia
• Adda of Bernicia
• Æthelric of Bernicia
• Theodric of Bernicia
• Frithuwald of Bernicia
• Hussa of Bernicia
• Ogg of Bernicia
• Alric of Bernicia

Preceded by: Eoppa

King of Bernicia 547–559

Succeeded by: Glappa

References

• Directory of Royal Genealogical Data, Brian C Tompsett.