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| | England-Saxon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | The kingdom of Northumbria, the most northern of the Saxon Heptarchy, was formed when Bernicia and Deira were united. |
 | | Its most powerful period was during the C7th under Edwin, Oswald and Oswy but it declined after the latter's death and became part of the Viking kingdom of York after the last recorded king, Egbert II, died around 878. |
 | | Hereswith, ggd of Aelle of Deira; sister of Hilda of Whitby |
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