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Æthelbert II of Kent

Aethelbert II (c.732 - 760 or 762) was king of Kent from ? - 760 or 762. Upon the death of his father Wihtred, the kingdom was divided among his three sons, Aethelbert, Egbert and Alric , with Aethelred as overking. He outlived both of his brothers and there is mention of another king ruling jointly with Aethelred. Little is known about Aethelred during his reign, except that he caused the burning of Canterbury.


Preceded by:
Wihtred
King of Kent Succeeded by:
Eadbert I


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