About Oswald of Sussex
Lived 700 – 800. Oswald of Sussex was an English and British monarch and sovereign.
Oswald was an Ealdorman of Sussex, jointly with three former kings: Osmund, Ælfwald, and Oslac.
He witnessed a charter of Offa, King of Mercia, dated 772 as Osuualdus dux Suðsax'. He was listed ahead of the three former kings Osmund, Ælfwald, and Oslac, which implies that his rank was higher. It is probable that all four were former Kings of Sussex, demoted after Offa's conquest. However, this is mere speculation; there is no actual evidence that Oswald ever reigned as king.
Oswald is not known to have issued charters of his own.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oswald of Sussex?
Anglo-Saxon Ealdorman
When was Oswald of Sussex born?
Oswald of Sussex was born in 700.
When did Oswald of Sussex die?
Oswald of Sussex died in 800.
What was Oswald of Sussex's occupation?
Oswald of Sussex was a monarch and sovereign.
What nationality was Oswald of Sussex?
Oswald of Sussex was English and British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oswald of Sussex. https://biography.guide/oswald-of-sussex/
MLA: "Oswald of Sussex." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/oswald-of-sussex/.
Chicago: "Oswald of Sussex." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/oswald-of-sussex/.
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