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Creoda of Mercia

540 - 593

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Creoda (Cryda or Crida, 6th century) may have been one of the first kings of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia, ruling toward the end of the 6th century. Although he is mentioned in a pedigree found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, Creoda is not given the title of king. His existence is disputed by some scholars. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 23 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 21 in 2024). Creoda of Mercia is the 12,490th most popular politician (down from 2,697th in 2024). (down from 316th in 2019)

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Creoda of Mercia ranks 12,490 out of 19,576. Before him are Maria Emanuel, Margrave of Meissen, Leopold III, Prince of Lippe, Alois Estermann, Luis Herrera Campins, Cecile of France, and Maurizio Galbaio. After him are Ibrahim Baré Maïnassara, Dmitry of Pereslavl, Francesco Venier, Avetis Aharonian, Dimitrie Ghica, and Eudamidas II.

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Among people born in 540, Creoda of Mercia ranks 10. Before him are Hormizd IV, Emperor Yōmei, Authari, Galswintha, Rosamund, and John of Biclaro.  Among people deceased in 593, Creoda of Mercia ranks 6. Before him are Gregory of Tours, Dazu Huike, Ceawlin of Wessex, Garibald I of Bavaria, and Ino Anastasia. After him are Hussa of Bernicia, and Tytila of East Anglia.

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