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Penda of Mercia

Also known as: Penda of Mercia; primary name: Penda of Mercia; other name: (King) Mercia; other name: Penda
Details: individual; ruler; British; Male
Life dates: -655
Biography: Pagan king of Mercia. Ally of Cadwallon whom he helped against Edwin of Nothumbria at the Battle of Hatfield Chase, 633. Later defeated Edwin's successor, Oswald, at the Battle of Maserfield, 642, and waged war against the East Angles and Bernicia. Defeated by King Oswiu of Bernicia at the battle of the Winwaed.

Title: Penda fait couper en morceau le corps d'Oswald en Histoire d'Angleterre |
Museum number: 1875,0814.1733 |
Producer name: Print made by:François Anne DavidAfter:Charles Monnet |
Production date: 1784