Cnebba
500
About Cnebba
Lived 501 – 599 (aged 97–98).
Cnebba was king of Mercia from .
Cnebba was the only son of Icel of Mercia. He had a son called Cynewald who succeeded him as king and reigned from , according to the Anglo Saxon Chronicle
It has been suggested that the village of Knebworth was named after Cnebba as Ickleton is suggested to be named after Icel of Mercia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Cnebba?
500
When was Cnebba born?
Cnebba was born in 501.
When did Cnebba die?
Cnebba died in 599.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Cnebba. https://biography.guide/cnebba/
MLA: "Cnebba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/cnebba/.
Chicago: "Cnebba." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/cnebba/.
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