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Sigeheard of Essex

700 - Today

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Sigeheard was joint king of Essex along with his brother, Swaefred, from 694 to 709, succeeding their father Sæbbi. In 705, they became estranged from King Ine of Wessex for sheltering his rivals to the throne. At the Synod of Brentford, they agreed to banish the rivals from Essex in return for King Ine promising not to attack Essex. The exact chronology of the later years of their rule are uncertain. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Sigeheard of Essex is the 1,268th most popular nobleman (up from 1,286th in 2019). (up from 4,158th in 2019)

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Among noblemen, Sigeheard of Essex ranks 1,268 out of 1,415. Before him are Artaxias IV, Prince William of Baden, Ulrich II, Count of Württemberg, Sithathoriunet, Princess Ulrike Friederike Wilhelmine of Hesse-Kassel, and Adelaide of Normandy. After him are Anne de Mowbray, 8th Countess of Norfolk, Alphonso, Earl of Chester, Hussein, Crown Prince of Jordan, Princess Sophie of Luxembourg, Duchess Gustave Caroline of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, and Odo, Count of Nevers.

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Among people born in 700, Sigeheard of Essex ranks 61. Before him are Alahis, Transamund II of Spoleto, Gregoria, Grimoald of Bavaria, Swæfberht of Essex, and Seaxburh of Wessex. After him are Ecgberht of Kent, Hlothhere of Kent, Swæfred of Essex, Ceolred of Mercia, Sæbbi of Essex, and Domnall Brecc.

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