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Historically, Burgred was exiled to Rome in 874 instead of 873. He was subsequently buried in the [[Santo Spirito]]. | Burgred is a historical character first mentioned in the 2020 ''[[Echoes of History]]'' podcast episodes on Vikings. He later appeared in the 2020 video game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'', where he was voiced by the [[United Kingdom|British]] actor [[Timothy Watson]]. | ||
Historically, Burgred was exiled to Rome in 874 instead of 873. He was subsequently buried in the [[Santo Spirito]].<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Burgred of Mercia}}</ref> | |||
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*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' | *''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' {{1st}} | |||
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Burgred (died c. 875) was king of Mercia from 852 to 874.
Biography
At one point during his reign, Burgred came under opposition from the ealdorman Lerion, a member of the House of Wuffingas who sought to claim the Mercian throne for himself with aid from Ælla of Northumbria.[1] Late in his reign, Burgred was pressured by the Vikings Ubba and Ivarr the Boneless to cede his throne to Ceolwulf.[2] He and his wife Æthelswith were subsequently exiled to Rome.[3]
Behind the scenes
Burgred is a historical character first mentioned in the 2020 Echoes of History podcast episodes on Vikings. He later appeared in the 2020 video game Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, where he was voiced by the British actor Timothy Watson.
Historically, Burgred was exiled to Rome in 874 instead of 873. He was subsequently buried in the Santo Spirito.[4]
Appearances
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (first appearance)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Sons of Ragnar
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Heavy is the Head
- ↑
Burgred of Mercia on Wikipedia