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This episode covers the years 670 to 685.
The main characters are:
King Ecgfrith of Northumbria – son of Oswiu, former hostage of the Mercians, and generally tough dude.
King Wulfhere of Mercia – son of Penda, veteran warrior, and leader of a growing southern Hegemony.
Queen AEthelthryth of Northumbria – Queen of Ecgfrith’s, unhappy wife, and aspiring nun.
Bishop Wilfrid – The most powerful man in the Northern Clergy
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Was queen Seaxburh the first English queen to rule as monarch?