Chapter X: Oswy and Penda

Early history of Mercia 160

Conversion of Wessex by Birinus 161

Conversion of East Anglia 163

637. Egric, King of East Anglia, slain in battle with
Penda 164

654. His successor, Anna, shares the same fate 165

Oswy reigns in Bernicia and Oswin in Deira 165

Marriage of Oswy with Eanfled, daughter of
Edwin 165

Murder of Oswin, King of Deira 167

Death of St. Aidan 167

Ravages of Penda 168

Penda’s son, Peada, converted to Christianity 169

655. Battle of the Winwaed. Penda defeated by Oswy and
slain 170