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King of Mercia
King of Mercia
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Leaders & Politicians
England
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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