Æthelbert II of Kent
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Æthelbert II (Template:Langx; c. 725–762) was king of Kent. Upon the death of his father Wihtred,<ref>Bede's Ecclesiastical History; book 5, ch. 23</ref> the kingdom was ruled by Æthelbert II and his brothers Eadberht I and Alric. Æthelbert seems to have outlived both of his brothers and later reigned jointly with his nephew Eardwulf. He died in 762, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (recorded under 760 due to chronological dislocation). He seems to have left a son, Eadberht II.
He issued a charter before his accession,<ref>Anglo-Saxons.net, "S1180"</ref> dated 11 July 724, that was witnessed by his father. As king he issued further charters,<ref>Anglo-Saxons.net, "S23"</ref><ref>Anglo-Saxons.net, "S24"</ref><ref>Anglo-Saxons.net, "S25"</ref> confirmed a charter of his brother Eadberht I,<ref>Anglo-Saxons.net, "S27"</ref> and witnessed a charter of his nephew Eardwulf.<ref>Anglo-Saxons.net, "S30"</ref>
During the latter half of Æthelberht II's rule, Kent was under the overlordship of Mercia, but Æthelberht II maintained his position as king.
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