Hroderht

Hroderht, also known as Hrodric, was a king of the East Angles, a group of Anglo-Saxon tribes that settled in the eastern part of modern-day England. He is primarily known for his role in the Battle of the River Idle, which took place in 633 AD. Hroderht was a pagan king who refused to convert to Christianity, unlike his brother, King Anna. This refusal led to a conflict between the two brothers, with Hroderht ultimately being defeated and killed in the battle. The Battle of the River Idle is significant in Anglo-Saxon history as it marked the beginning of the Christianization of the East Angles. Hroderht's reign is not well-documented, and his exact dates of birth and death are unknown. However, his legacy lives on as a symbol of the struggle between paganism and Christianity in early medieval England.