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716AD. Coenred - Northumbria
716AD. Coenred (the name is derived from the old English ‘Coen’ meaning bold or fierce) was a member of the Leowaldings, a clan that claimed descent from Ida, via one of Ida’s sons Ocga. Coenred became the king of Northumbria after he and Ostric assassinated the previous king Osred.
Coenred ruled two years. Nothing however is known of his life or reign. The only mention of him is by William of Malmesbury. William a monk at Malmesbury Abbey wrote in his, “Gesta regum anglorum” (History of the English Kings) That Coenred was, “A draught from the same cup” as Osred. Meaning that he was no better than Osred and was as prone to cruel, murderous and licentious behaviour.
