Eowa
King of Mercia
Born
None
None years ago
Died
August 5th, 642
1383 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
England
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Ruled Mercia during the early 7th century. Over saw significant territorial expansion and played a role in the early stages of English Christianity. Leadership period marked by struggles for power against rival kingdoms in England.
Reign as king from around 629 to 642
Expansion of Mercian territory
Support of the spread of Christianity
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