Egric of East Anglia
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Egric (died c. 635) was an East Anglian king. He succeeded his cousin Sigebert in 634, after gaining some experience of power during Sigebert's reign; Sigebert retired into a monastery. Egric died the next year whilst fighting alongside Sigebert against King Penda of Mercia, and was succeeded by his brother Anna.
Preceded by: Sigebert |
King of East Anglia c. 634 — c. 635 |
Succeeded by: Anna |
[edit] References
- Bede, A History of the English Church and People