Succeeds as King of Kent, last independent descendent of the Kentish royal family. Deposes Athelheard pro-Mercian Archbishop of Canterbury installed by Offa. After Offas death Eadberht renounces his orders in France & seizes the Kentish throne
Historical person
Eadberht II Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Eadberht II, based on 2 World History Database records associated with England.
2 records796–7982 events1 places
Chronological biography
796
Succession796
798
Invasion of Kent798
Eadberht II is captured then imprisoned & blinded, he also had his hands chopped off
Titles and roles
King
Record provenance
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