Egric of East Anglia

Egric (died c. 635) was an East Anglian king. He succeeded his cousin Sigebert in 634, after gaining some experience of power during Sigebert's reign; Sigebert retired into a monastery. Egric died the next year whilst fighting alongside Sigebert against King Penda of Mercia, and was succeeded by his brother Anna.


Preceded by:
Sigebert		 King of East Anglia
c. 634 — c. 635		 Succeeded by:
Anna

References

  • Bede, A History of the English Church and People


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