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Osberht (died 21 March 867) was king of Northumbria in the middle of the 9th century. Sources on Northumbrian history in this period are limited. Osberht's descent is not known and the dating of his reign is problematic. Chronicles. Osberht became king after Æthelred son of Eanred was murdered.
Apr 28, 2022 · He was King of Northumbria (848/49) as successor to Aethelred II. He was deposed in 862/63 by the usurper Aelle II, who was not of royal blood. Osbeorht and Aelle were reconciled in 867. They jointly launched an expedition against the Danes who had invaded Northumbria.
Osberht succeeded Aethelred (son of Eanred) as King of Northumbria from 840-862, though this was interrupted in 844 when the Viking Raedwulf usurped his throne. Little is known of Osberht ‘s reign, though Symeon of Durham suggested he was sacrilegious in that he tried to wrest control of lands from the chuch.
Jul 31, 2021 · Explore genealogy for Osbert (Osbert) Northumbria born abt. 0810 died 0867 York, England including father + descendants + 1 genealogist comments + more in the free family tree community.
Osbert of Northumbria, Prince of the Northumbria. Birthdate: circa 830. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Bernnoth of Northumbria and Ricthryth. Husband of Hrotildis of Northumbria. Father of Adolric of Northumbria. Managed by:
Nov 29, 2018 · The Kingdom of Northumbria (c. 604-954 CE) was a political entity in the north of modern-day Britain with Mercia directly to the south, the Kingdoms of the Welsh to the west, and the land of the Picts to the north; the eastern line of the kingdom was bordered by the sea.
The Great Army fought in Northumbria in 866–867, striking York twice in less than one year. After the initial attack the Norse left to go north, leaving Kings Ælle and Osberht to recapture the city.
