The murder of Cynewulf, at the house of his mistress, in a surprise attack by Cyneheard, both died in the attack. Cynewulf, King of Wessex from 757 until his death in 786. Cyneheard the Atheling (died 786) brother of Sigeberht, briefly King of Wessex deposed in 757 with the agreement of the Witan. Cynewulf of Wessex succeeded as King. From Cassell's Illustrated History of England, published 1857.

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