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Offa of Angel: Biography, Facts and Career

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Offa of Angel
Lorenz Frølich (1820 - 1908) via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Offa is a semi-legendary king of the Angles in the genealogy of the kings of Mercia presented in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. He is the son of Wermund and the father of Angeltheow. His name is also mentioned in the Old English poem Widsith. He has been identified with Uffo (also Uffe, Uffi of Jutland), a legendary Danish king in the Gesta Danorum by Saxo Grammaticus, and the Gesta Danorum på danskæ.

Quick facts about Offa of Angel

  • Full name: Offa of Angel
  • Born: 0400-01-01
  • Nationality: Angles
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q1417254

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Who is Offa of Angel?

Offa is a semi-legendary king of the Angles in the genealogy of the kings of Mercia presented in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle.

What nationality is Offa of Angel?

Offa of Angel is Angles.

When was Offa of Angel born?

Offa of Angel was born on 0400-01-01.

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