Cynewald

King of Mercia

Cynewald
King of Mercia
Reignc. 545 – c. 580
PredecessorCnebba
SuccessorCreoda
IssueCreoda

Cynewald was king of Mercia from c. 545 till c. 580.[1] He was the son of Cnebba and the father of Creoda.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Kingdom of Mercia". World History Encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 21 March 2024. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
  2. ^ Erik Kooper, ed. (2021). The Medieval Chronicle II: Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Medieval Chronicle. Driebergen/Utrecht 16-21 July 1999. Brill. p. 172. ISBN 9789004487659. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
Preceded by
Cnebba
King of Mercia
c. 545 – c. 580
Succeeded by
Creoda
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  • 1Also King of Kent and East Anglia
  • 2Also King of East Anglia
  • 3Recognising West Saxon overlordship
  • 4King of Mercia during the temporary separation of Mercia and Wessex
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