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'''Theodric''' (died c. 874) was the [[ealdorman]] of [[Oxenefordscire]] during the late 9th century. He was married to a minor noblemwoman named [[Eadwyn]] and was served by numerous ''[[thegns]]'' that included [[Geadric]], [[Holt]], [[Brant]], [[Sherwin]] and [[Octe]]. | '''Theodric''' (died c. 874) was the [[ealdorman]] of [[Oxenefordscire]] during the late 9th century. He was married to a minor noblemwoman named [[Eadwyn]] and was served by numerous ''[[Thegn|thegns]]'' that included [[Geadric]], [[Holt]], [[Brant]], [[Sherwin]] and [[Octe]]. | ||
Theodric died circa 874 after being killed by the [[Great Summer Army]] led by [[Guthrum]] ''[[jarl]]'', and was buried in a tomb within a church in [[Buckingham]]. Following this, his widow Eadwyn assumed his powers and control of the shire, and sought to negotiate an alliance with King [[Alfred the Great|Aelfred]] of [[Wessex]] to combat against the [[Vikings]]. Theodric's ''thegns'' disagreed with Eadwyn's decision and thus rebelled against her rule.<ref name="Brewing Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Brewing Rebellion]]</ref> This lead to a civil war that eventually culminated with Eadwyn's defeat and capture by Geadric, through aid provided by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson]] and [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]].<ref name="The Saga Stone">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Saga Stone]]</ref> | Theodric died circa 874 after being killed by the [[Great Summer Army]] led by [[Guthrum]] ''[[jarl]]'', and was buried in a tomb within a church in [[Buckingham]]. Following this, his widow Eadwyn assumed his powers and control of the shire, and sought to negotiate an alliance with King [[Alfred the Great|Aelfred]] of [[Wessex]] to combat against the [[Vikings]]. Theodric's ''thegns'' disagreed with Eadwyn's decision and thus rebelled against her rule.<ref name="Brewing Rebellion">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Brewing Rebellion]]</ref> This lead to a civil war that eventually culminated with Eadwyn's defeat and capture by Geadric, through aid provided by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]], [[Sigurd Styrbjornsson]] and [[Basim Ibn Ishaq]].<ref name="The Saga Stone">''Assassin's Creed: Valhalla'' – [[The Saga Stone]]</ref> | ||
Revision as of 15:13, 21 February 2022
Theodric (died c. 874) was the ealdorman of Oxenefordscire during the late 9th century. He was married to a minor noblemwoman named Eadwyn and was served by numerous thegns that included Geadric, Holt, Brant, Sherwin and Octe.
Theodric died circa 874 after being killed by the Great Summer Army led by Guthrum jarl, and was buried in a tomb within a church in Buckingham. Following this, his widow Eadwyn assumed his powers and control of the shire, and sought to negotiate an alliance with King Aelfred of Wessex to combat against the Vikings. Theodric's thegns disagreed with Eadwyn's decision and thus rebelled against her rule.[1] This lead to a civil war that eventually culminated with Eadwyn's defeat and capture by Geadric, through aid provided by Eivor Varinsdottir, Sigurd Styrbjornsson and Basim Ibn Ishaq.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (tomb only)
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – Brewing Rebellion
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla – The Saga Stone