Saewara (fl. 630)

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Saewara (fl. 630)

Queen of East Anglia. Flourished around 630; daughter of Saethryth , an abbess; married Anna, king of East Anglia (r. 635–654); children: Saint Sexburga (d. 699?); Elthelthrith (630–679); Withburga ; (stepdaughter) Ethelburga (d. 665). King Anna's second wife was Hereswitha .

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