Coenwulf

King of Mercia from 796 to 821
Person human Q762675
Coenwulf
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Coenwulf

Summary

Coenwulf is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 800[2]. He passed away in Basingwerk Abbey[3]. He died on January 1, 821[4]. He worked as a monarch[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Coenwulf died in Basingwerk Abbey[3].
  • Coenwulf was born on January 1, 800[2].
  • Coenwulf died on January 1, 821[4].
  • Burial took place at Winchcombe Abbey[7].
  • Coenwulf's father was Cuthberht of Mercia[8].
  • Among Coenwulf's spouses was Ælfthryth of Mercia[9].
  • A child of Coenwulf was Saint Kenelm[10].
  • A child of Coenwulf was Cwenthryth[11].
  • A child of Coenwulf was Burgenhild[12].
  • Coenwulf worked as a monarch[5].
  • Coenwulf held the position of King of Mercia[13].
  • Coenwulf is recorded as male[14].
  • Coenwulf's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Coenwulf's Commons category is recorded as Coenwulf of Mercia[16].
  • Coenwulf's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[17].
  • Coenwulf's sibling is recorded as Cuthred of Kent[18].
  • Coenwulf's sibling is recorded as Ceolwulf I of Mercia[19].

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Origins and Family

Coenwulf was born on January 1, 800[2]. His father was Cuthberht of Mercia[8].

Career and Affiliations

Coenwulf's professions included monarch[5]. He held the position of King of Mercia[13].

Personal Life

Among Coenwulf's spouses was Ælfthryth of Mercia[9]. Children include Saint Kenelm[10], a monarch[20], 0786–0821[21], of Kingdom of Mercia[22]; Cwenthryth[11]; and Burgenhild[12].

Death and Burial

Coenwulf died on January 1, 821[4]. He died in Basingwerk Abbey[3]. Burial took place at Winchcombe Abbey[7].

Why It Matters

Coenwulf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23]

FAQs

Where did Coenwulf die?

Coenwulf passed away in Basingwerk Abbey[3].

Who were Coenwulf's parents?

Coenwulf's father was Cuthberht of Mercia[8].

Who was Coenwulf married to?

Coenwulf's spouses include Ælfthryth of Mercia[9].

What did Coenwulf do for work?

Coenwulf worked as monarch[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . wikidata.org.
  14. [4] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Basingwerk Abbey
    Child Saint Kenelm, Cwenthryth, Burgenhild
    Instance of human
    Spouse Ælfthryth of Mercia
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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