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'Æðelberht II' (725 - 762) was king of Kent. Upon the death of his father Wihtred, the kingdom was ruled by his three sons, Æðelberht II, Eadberht I and Ælfric. Æthelbert seems to have outlived both of his brothers and later reigned jointly with his nephew Eardwulf. He died in 762, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (recorded under 760 due to chronological dislocation). He seems to have left a son, Eadberht II.
It is also said that an unnamed daughter married Ealhmund, King of Kent.
He issued a charter before his accession,^[1] dated 11 July 724, that was witnessed by his father. As king he issued further charters,^[2][3][4] confirmed a charter of his brother Eadberht I,^[5] and witnessed a charter of his nephew Eardwulf.^[6]
During the latter half of Æðelberht II's rule, Kent was under the overlordship of Mercia, but Æðelberht II maintained his position as king.

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1. Anglo-Saxons.net, "S1180"
2. Anglo-Saxons.net, "S23"
3.
Anglo-Saxons.net, "S24"
4.
Anglo-Saxons.net, "S25"
5. Anglo-Saxons.net, "S27"
6. Anglo-Saxons.net, "S30"

See also

List of monarchs of Kent
Chronology of Kentish Kings