Æthelric of Bernicia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Æthelric |
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| King of Bernicia | |
| Reign | 568–572 |
| Predecessor | Adda |
| Successor | Theodric |
| Issue | Æthelfrith of Northumbria |
| Father | Ida of Bernicia |
Æthelric was an early king of a powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom called Bernicia. He ruled for a short time, from 568 to 572 AD. He was the fourth known king of Bernicia.
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Who Was King Æthelric?
Æthelric was an important figure in the early history of what is now northern England. He was part of a royal family that founded the Kingdom of Bernicia. This kingdom was one of the many smaller kingdoms that existed in Britain after the Romans left.
His Family and Kingdom
Æthelric was one of the many sons of Ida of Bernicia. Ida was a very famous king. He is known for starting the Kingdom of Bernicia. This kingdom was located in the northeastern part of England. It was a strong Anglo-Saxon kingdom.
Important Times During His Rule
During Æthelric's time as king, the people of Bernicia were often in conflict. They fought against the native Britons. These were the people who lived in Britain before the Anglo-Saxons arrived.
Battles and Conflicts
The Bernicians fought in three important battles while Æthelric was king. In one battle, they attacked first. In the other two, they defended their land. These battles helped shape the early borders of Bernicia.
His Son, Æthelfrith
Æthelric was the father of a very important king named Æthelfrith. Æthelfrith later became a powerful ruler. He was the first king to rule both Bernicia and another nearby kingdom called Deira.
The Birth of Northumbria
When Bernicia and Deira were united under Æthelfrith, they formed a larger, stronger kingdom. This new kingdom became known as Northumbria. Northumbria was one of the most important Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England.
