Osric

8th-century Northumbrian monarch
Person human Q880242
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Summary

Osric is a human[1]. He was born on 650[2]. He died on May 9, 729[3]. He worked as a sovereign[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Osric was born on 650[2].
  • Osric died on May 9, 729[3].
  • Osric's father was Aldfrith[6].
  • Osric's father was Alhfrith of Deira[7].
  • Osric's mother was Cuthburh[8].
  • Osric is identified as part of the Angles ethnic group[9].
  • Osric's professions included sovereign[4].
  • Osric held the position of King of Northumbria[10].
  • Osric is recorded as male[11].
  • Osric's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Osric's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[13].
  • Osric's sibling is recorded as Osred I[14].
  • Osric's sibling is recorded as Cyneburg of Gloucester[15].

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Origins and Family

Osric was born on 650[2]. Fathers listed include Aldfrith[6], a sovereign[16], 0600–0705[17] and Alhfrith of Deira[7], a sovereign[18], b. 0630[19]. His mother was Cuthburh[8]. He is identified as part of the Angles ethnic group[9].

Career and Affiliations

Osric's professions included sovereign[4]. He held the position of King of Northumbria[10].

Death and Burial

Osric died on May 9, 729[3].

Why It Matters

Osric ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (95 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[20] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Who were Osric's parents?

Osric's father was Aldfrith[6]. Osric's mother was Cuthburh[8].

What did Osric do for work?

Osric worked as sovereign[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [16] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [17] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [18] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [19] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [20] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Osred I, Cyneburg of Gloucester
    Father → Aldfrith, Alhfrith of Deira
    Position held → King of Northumbria
    Ethnic group → Angles
    + 9 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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