A pagan ruler of this kingdom defeated Oswald at the battle of Maserfield, but was slain at the battle of the Winwaed by Oswald's son, Oswiu.
One ruler of this kingdom pressured the church into creating the Diocese of Lichfield to weak another religious office. A pagan ruler of this kingdom defeated Oswald at the battle of Maserfield, but was slain at the battle of the Winwaed by Oswald's son, Oswiu. Its most notable ruler was married to Cynethryth, who was depicted on some coins. One legend says this kingdom was founded by Icel, who led his people across the North Sea. Another of its rulers took the throne following a civil war caused by the assassination of Aethelbald. That ruler separated his kingdom from the Welsh with a massive earthwork known as his namesake "Dyke." The capital of this kingdom is now located in Staffordshire and is named Tamworth. For 10 points, name this Anglo-Saxon kingdom, whose kings included Penda and Offa, and which was eventually annexed to Wessex.
One ruler of this kingdom pressured the church into creating the Diocese of Lichfield to weak another religious office.
Mercia