Eadric of Kent

Eadric (died August 686?) was a King of Kingdom of Kent (685 - 686). He was the son of Ecgberht of Kent. Eadric was for a time co-ruler alongside his uncle Hlothhere of Kent, and a code of laws issued in both their names has survived. However, Eadric eventually revolted and defeated Hlothhere with the aid of the Kingdom of Sussex. Hlothhere died of wounds received in battle on February 6, 685, and Eadric became sole ruler. It was not long, however, before Kent faced the overwhelming invasion of the Wessex under Caedwalla of Wessex. In August 686, Eadric was defeated and Kent was conquered; he was probably was killed in battle. {| align="center" cellpadding="2" border="2" |- | width="30%" align="center" | Preceded by:
Hlothhere of Kent | width="40%" align="center" | Kingdom of Kent | width="30%" align="center" | Succeeded by:
Mul of Kent |} Kentish monarchs 686 deaths

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