Who was Offa of Mercia?
Q: Who was Offa of Mercia?
A: Offa was the King of Mercia from 757 until his death in July 796.
Q: How do many historians view Offa?
A: Many historians regard Offa as the most powerful Anglo-Saxon king before Alfred the Great.
Q: When did Offa die?
A: Offa died in 796.
Q: Who succeeded Offa as king?
A: Offa was succeeded by his son, Ecgfrith.
Q: How long did Ecgfrith reign for?
A: Ecgfrith reigned for less than five months.
Q: Who became king after Ecgfrith?
A: Coenwulf of Mercia became king after Ecgfrith.
Q: When did Coenwulf become king?
A: The text does not specify when Coenwulf became king, only that he succeeded Ecgfrith.
