Ceolwulf
Ceolwulf was a King of Mercia, ruling from 826 to 833. He was the youngest son of King Ceolwulf I, and his succession to the throne was likely due to the lack of a more suitable male heir from his father's other marriages.
Not much is known about Ceolwulf's life and reign. The few historical records available suggest that he
One notable aspect of Ceolwulf's reign is his close relationship with the Church. He actively promoted the
Ceolwulf's relations with neighboring kingdoms were generally strained. He engaged in a long-standing feud with the
Ceolwulf's eventual downfall is linked to the Viking invasions of Mercia. In 823, a Viking force pillaged