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RELIGIOUS FIGURE

Wulfhere of Mercia

650 - 675

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Wulfhere or Wulfar (died 675) was King of Mercia from 658 until 675 AD. He was the first Christian king of all of Mercia, though it is not known when or how he converted from Anglo-Saxon paganism. His accession marked the end of Oswiu of Northumbria's overlordship of southern England, and Wulfhere extended his influence over much of that region. His campaigns against the West Saxons led to Mercian control of much of the Thames valley. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Wulfhere of Mercia has received more than 172,289 page views. His biography is available in 23 different languages on Wikipedia (up from 21 in 2019). Wulfhere of Mercia is the 2,184th most popular religious figure (up from 10,342nd in 2019), the 2,926th most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 2,378th in 2019) and the 66th most popular British Religious Figure.

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  • 23

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 3.45

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  • 3.27

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES

Among religious figures, Wulfhere of Mercia ranks 2,184 out of 2,238. Before him are Thomas S. Monson, Francesco Alidosi, Wilfrid, Julijans Vaivods, Nicholas Wiseman, and Germanus V of Constantinople. After him are Elizabeth Ann Seton, Kuriakose Elias Chavara, Antje Jackelén, Vladimir Lossky, Christodoulos of Athens, and Eugenio Dal Corso.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 650, Wulfhere of Mercia ranks 24. Before him are John of Nikiû, Lupus I of Aquitaine, Jarir ibn Atiyah, Radoald of Benevento, Felix of Aquitaine, and Eorcenberht of Kent. After him are Aiulf I of Benevento, Eadric of Kent, Osric of Northumbria, Talorgan I, and Eowa of Mercia. Among people deceased in 675, Wulfhere of Mercia ranks 4. Before him are Childeric II, Deioces, and Abdul-Rahman ibn Abi Bakr.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Wulfhere of Mercia ranks 2,926 out of 7,765. Before him are Martin Peters (1943), Anne McLaren (1927), Boston Corbett (1832), Jonathan Wild (1683), Jason Flemyng (1966), and George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697). After him are Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife (1849), Chris Waddle (1960), A. J. P. Taylor (1906), Divina Galica (1944), Jack Grealish (1995), and Constance Markievicz (1868).

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Among RELIGIOUS FIGURES In United Kingdom

Among religious figures born in United Kingdom, Wulfhere of Mercia ranks 66. Before him are Malo (487), Asser (900), Christian Horner (1973), Edmund Campion (1540), Anne Hutchinson (1591), and Wilfrid (634). After him are Richard Hooker (1554), Richard of Chichester (1197), Hugh Latimer (1485), Aldhelm (639), Richard de Bury (1287), and Ajahn Brahm (1951).

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