Bercol of Mercia was a leading ealdorman in the reign of King Æthelbald of Mercia (reigned 716-757). Attesting charters from 716, in his last dated 749 he is described as patricius,[1] indicating he was the king's most senior ealdorman.[2] An ealdorman named Offa earlier had this title, as given in a witness list from 742.
From the surviving four charters his status is also given as comes and dux, such as during his attendance at the Council of Clovesho in 742.[3]
References edit
- ^ Bercol 1 1 at Prosopography of Anglo-Saxon England
- ^ "PASE Glossary". Prosopography of Anglo Saxon England. Retrieved 2 April 2016.
- ^ "S90". ASChart Anglo-Saxon Charters. Retrieved 6 April 2016.