Who was Ludeca?
Q: Who was Ludeca?
A: Ludeca was a Mercian nobleman and ealdorman.
Q: How did he become the King of Mercia?
A: Ludeca became the King of Mercia after the death of Beornwulf in 826.
Q: What happened to Mercia before Ludeca became king?
A: Mercia was defeated by Egbert of Wessex at the Battle of Ellandun before Ludeca became king.
Q: How long did Ludeca rule Mercia for?
A: Ludeca ruled what was left of Mercia until his own death, barely a year later.
Q: Did Ludeca have a successful reign as King of Mercia?
A: It is not clear whether Ludeca had a successful reign as King of Mercia given his short time in power.
Q: When did Ludeca die?
A: Ludeca died in 827.
Q: Was Ludeca the last King of Mercia?
A: No, Ludeca was not the last King of Mercia.
