Offa of Mercia died in 796.
Offa Neal died on 1950-04-25.
Ludeca of Mercia died in 827.
Peada of Mercia died in 656.
Wiglaf of Mercia died in 839.
Mercia Swinburne was born on February 2, 1900, in England, UK.
Offa became the king of Mercia in 757 AD. He ruled until his death in 796 AD and is often regarded as one of the most powerful and influential kings of the Anglo-Saxon period. Under his reign, Mercia reached its peak in terms of territorial expansion and political power. Offa is also known for creating the famous Offa's Dyke, a large earthwork that marked the boundary between Mercia and the Welsh territories.
King Offa, who ruled Mercia from 755 to 796, lived primarily in the region of Mercia, which is located in present-day central England. His royal residence was likely at Offa's Dyke, a significant earthwork he constructed to mark the boundary between Mercia and the Welsh kingdoms. The city of Tamworth is often associated with his court and administration during his reign.
The first British Penny was issued in about 780 AD by King Offa of Mercia.
Offa was king of Mercia. He took control of Hwicce and Sussex, and was overlord of East Anglia. Some claim he was the overlord of all Anglo Saxon kingdoms, but that is not known for certain.
Among other things, Offa built an earthwork wall called Offa's Dyke, which ran nearly the full border between Offa's kingdom of Mercia, and the Welsh kingdom of Powys. This was roughly the border between England and Wales. The purpose of Offa's Dyke is not really known from history, but it can be surmised that it was a defensive barrier and was also a political indication of power and a demarcation of the border. There is a link to an article on Offa's Dyke below.
King Offa of Mercia was responsible for introducing the Penny in about 785 AD, so perhaps he spent the first one.
Offa of Mercia and Edwin of Northumbria started a school to help rulers govern well
Offa Neal died on 1950-04-25.
Penda of Mercia died in 655.
Ludeca of Mercia died in 827.
Ceolred of Mercia died in 716.
Creoda of Mercia died in 593.