Offa of Mercia
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Summary
Offa of Mercia was born on 800[1]. He died on July 29, 796[2], in Bedford[3]. He worked as a monarch[4]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,072 views/month, #6,791 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bedford[6]
- Father: Thingfrith[7]
- Spouse: Cynethryth[8]
- Child: Ælfflæd of Mercia[9], Ecgfrith of Mercia[10], Ælfthryth of Crowland[11], Æthelburh[12], Eadburh[13]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Mercia[14]
- Position held: King of Mercia[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Family: Iclingas[17]
- Commons category: Offa of Mercia[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[20], The Catholic Encyclopedia[21]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Offa of Mercia include Offacolus[22], a fossil taxon[23] and HMS Offa[24], a destroyer[25].
Why It Matters
Offa of Mercia has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]
Entities named for him include Offacolus[22], a fossil taxon[23] and HMS Offa[24], a destroyer[25].
FAQs
Where did Offa of Mercia die?
Offa of Mercia passed away in Bedford[3].
Who were Offa of Mercia's parents?
Offa of Mercia's father was Thingfrith[7].
Who was Offa of Mercia married to?
Offa of Mercia's spouses include Cynethryth[8].
What did Offa of Mercia do for work?
Offa of Mercia worked as a monarch[4].