Merewalh


Merewalh. He died sometime between 670 and 685, being succeeded by his son Merchelm.

Kentish royal legend

The Kentish royal legend makes Merewald a son of king Penda. He married the Kentish princess, Domne Eafe, and their offspring were the Saints Mildburh, Mildrið and Mildgið
Their son Merefin, described in the legend as "the holy child", died as a youth ; described by Florence of Worcester as "a youth of eminent piety."