Sigeberht II of Essex

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Sigeberht II (also known as Sigeberht the Good or the Blessed) was King of Essex from 653 to 660. He succeeded his relative Sigeberht I the Little.

During his reign, Saint Cedd was sent on a missionary errand to Essex to convert its people to Christianity. Cedd was consecrated as Bishop of Essex, and founded monasteries at Tilbury and Ithancester (almost certainly Bradwell-on-Sea).

In 660, he Sigeberht murdered by his brothers Swithelm and Swithfrith, who accused him of being too friendly towards Christians. Swithelm became his successor.

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