Who was Wulfhere of Mercia?
Q: Who was Wulfhere of Mercia?
A: Wulfhere of Mercia was an early King of Mercia who ruled from 658 until his death.
Q: Was Wulfhere a Christian or a pagan like his father?
A: Although his father was pagan, Wulfhere was a Christian.
Q: Who ruled Mercia south of the River Thames before Wulfhere?
A: Wulfhere's older brother Peada ruled Mercia south of the River Thames under Oswiu of Northumbria.
Q: What happened to Peada?
A: Peada was murdered.
Q: Who held Mercia after Peada's death?
A: After Peada's murder, Oswiu held Mercia until the ealdormen of Mercia rebelled and placed Wulfhere on the throne.
Q: What was the significance of Wulfhere's rule?
A: Wulfhere was the first Mercian bretwalda (overlord) of England.
Q: When did Wulfhere die?
A: Wulfhere died in 675.
