135 – A Reshuffling of Power




The British History Podcast show

Summary: Today we’re going to cover the eventful years of 675 to 678, and our main characters will be…<br> <br> King Wulfhere of Mercia, Son of Penda and tough guy with a bloodied lip.<br> King Ecgfrith of Northumbria, Son of Oswiu and guy who bloodied Wulfhere’s lip.<br> And Bishop Wilfrid… the Northumbrian Bishop who was a key player in converting Northumbria to Roman Catholicism and also a key player in keeping King Ecgfrith childless. A remarkably stupid move for someone who was reported to be intelligent.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="http://www.thebritishhistorypodcast.com/show-your-support" rel="payment">Support the Show</a>