Ida of Bernicia

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Ida or Ida the Flamebearer (died 559) was a ruler (probably the founder) of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Bernicia between 547 and 559.

The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records him as the son of Eoppa of Bernicia, grandson of Esa and great-grandson of Ingwy. He was married to Bearnoch. According to some sources they had 8 children of whom 6 became kings. The best source for information on Ida is the historian Nennius.

Ida, an Angle, is said to have landed at Flamborough subsequently making Bamburgh his capital. At the time Ida was ruling, Bernician control did not extend far inland from the coast.^[1] It was not until the time of Æthelfrith, Ida's grandson, that the kingdom expanded significantly to the west. This is supported by Nennius's description of fighting between Bernicians and the native Britons of the area, indicating ongoing resistance. It is also supported by the scarcity of sixth century Anglo-Saxon archaeological finds from further inland.^[1]

[edit] Children

It is thought that Ida had between eight and twelve sons. Those of his children who were recorded for posterity are:

• Glappa of Bernicia
• Adda of Bernicia
• Æthelric of Bernicia
• Theodric of Bernicia
• Frithuwald of Bernicia
• Hussa of Bernicia
• Ogg of Bernicia
• Alric of Bernicia

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• Directory of Royal Genealogical Data, Brian C Tompsett; [1]

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