Uhtred is a masculine given name of Anglo-Saxon origin, prevalent during the

Medieval In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages or medieval period lasted approximately from the late 5th to the late 15th centuries, similar to the Post-classical, post-classical period of World history (field), global history. It began with t ...

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Uhtred of Hwicce Uhtred was the King of Hwicce, jointly with Eanberht and Ealdred. In 757 Eanberht, Uhtred, and Ealdred, granted land to Bishop Milred, and in 759 to Abbot Headda. In 770 Uhtred issued a charter to his thegn Æthelmund Æthelmund, an Anglo- ...

(died c. 779), King of Hwicce *

Uhtred (Derbyshire ealdorman) Uhtred (fl. x 911–926, 930–50, and perhaps 955–58) was an ealdorman based in Derbyshire in the 10th century. His date of birth and origins are unclear, although it has been suggested by some modern historians that he came from Northumbria. H ...

(early to mid 10th century), ealdorman (earl) in Derbyshire *

Uhtred of Lindisfarne Uhtred of Lindisfarne was appointed as Bishop of Lindisfarne perhaps around 942. His death date is unknown.Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology'' p. 214 Citations References * External links

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, Bishop of Lindisfarne, appointed in 942? *

Uhtred of Bamburgh Uhtred of Bamburgh (sometimes Uchtred); died c. 1016), was ruler of Bamburgh and from 1006 to 1016 the ealdorman of Northumbria. He was the son of Waltheof I, ruler of Bamburgh (Bebbanburg), whose family the Eadwulfings had ruled the surroun ...

(died 1016), ealdorman of Northumbria under King Æthelred II of England * Uchdryd ap Edwin (late 11th to early 12th century) Welsh noble linked to the castle at Cymer * Uhtred (Bishop of Llandaff), Welsh

Bishop of Llandaff The Bishop of Llandaff is the ordinary of the Church in Wales Diocese of Llandaff. Area of authority The diocese covers most of the County of Glamorgan. The bishop's seat is in the Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul (the site of a ...

from 1140 to 1148 *

Uhtred of Galloway Uhtred mac Fergus ( – 22 September 1174) was Lord of Galloway from 1161 to 1174, ruling jointly with his brother Gille Brigte (Gilbert). They were sons of Fergus of Galloway; it was believed that they were half brothers, but Duncan of Carrick ...

(c. 1120–1174), Lord of Galloway *

Uthred of Boldon Uthred or Uhtred of Boldon (also spelled Owtred; – 28 January 1397) was an English Benedictine monk, theologian and writer, born at Boldon, North Durham; he died at Finchale Abbey. Life Uhtred joined the Benedictine community of Durham Ab ...

(c. 1320–1397), English Benedictine theologian and writer

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* Uhtred of Bebbanburg, protagonist of ''

The Saxon Stories ''The Saxon Stories'' (also known as ''Saxon Tales''/''Saxon Chronicles'' in the US and ''The Warrior Chronicles'' and most recently as ''The Last Kingdom'' series) is a historical novel series written by Bernard Cornwell about the birth of E ...

'', a historical novel series by Bernard Cornwell and ''The Last Kingdom'' TV series * Uchdryd Battle Protector, Uchdryd Cross Beard, and Uchdryd son of Erim are warriors named in the 11th-century Welsh Arthurian tale of

Culhwch and Olwen ''Culhwch and Olwen'' ( cy, Culhwch ac Olwen) is a Welsh tale that survives in only two manuscripts about a hero connected with Arthur and his warriors: a complete version in the Red Book of Hergest, c. 1400, and a fragmented version in the Whit ...

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