Sigebert II

king of Essex

Also known as: Sigebert Sanctus, Sigebert the Good

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Also called:: Sigebert the Good, or Sigebert Sanctus

Died:: between 653 and 664

Also Known As:: Sigebert the Good; Sigebert Sanctus

Title / Office:: king (653-653), Essex

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Sigebert II (died between 653 and 664) was the king of the East Saxons, or Essex (from c. 653), who succeeded Sigebert I. He became a Christian, was baptized (c. 653), and invited such missionaries as Saint Cedd into his land, which became a centre for their work. The date and occasion of Sigebert’s death are unknown.

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