Cuneswith (fl. 7th c.)
Cuneswith (fl. 7th c.)
Queen of Essex. Name variations: St. Cinefwintha; St. Cyneswith. Daughter of Penda the Pagan and Cynewise.
After being taken in good faith by King Offa I of Essex, persuaded him to become a monk. Offa I ruled jointly with his brother in 709.
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