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  1. Uhtred of Bamburgh - Wikipedia

    Uhtred of Bamburgh (Uhtred the Bold —sometimes Uchtred; died ca. 1016) was ruler of Bamburgh and from 1006 to 1016 the ealdorman of Northumbria. He was the son of Waltheof I, ruler of Bamburgh …

  2. Uhtred Of Bebbanburg: The Real Ruler Behind 'The Last Kingdom'

    Mar 11, 2025 · Much about Uhtred’s story is fictional, but the character is based on a real historical figure known as Uhtred of Bamburgh or Uhtred the Bold. The real Uhtred lived in the 11th century, …

  3. Uhtred of Bebbanburg | Is The Last Kingdom Hero Real? | HistoryExtra

    Mar 9, 2022 · Born a Saxon and raised a Dane, “Uhtred, son of Uhtred” (so the show calls him) is a man of conflicting loyalties, bound by the many (often inadvisable) oaths he makes, and driven by a desire …

  4. The Last Kingdom: 6 Things About Uhtred That Are Accurate (& 6 …

    Jul 26, 2024 · Uhtred of Bebbanburg isn't a real person, but his story took details from the real-life figure Uhtred the Bold, despite his entire characterization being a work of fiction for The Last Kingdom and …

  5. Uhtred | The Last Kingdom Wiki | Fandom

    Uhtred of Bebbanburg or Uhtred Ragnarsson (originally named Osbert, sometimes referred to as Uhtred Uhtredson, also known as Uhtred of Cookham) is the protagonist in both The Saxon Stories novel …

  6. The True Story of Uhtred of Bebbanburg | The Last Kingdom

    Jul 13, 2023 · The real Uhtred was born in the 10th century, when England was a united land under one King. So let’s delve into the life of the real Uhtred and find out more about this mysterious figure.

  7. Bamburgh Castle and the Real Uhtred of Bebbanburg - History Hit

    Oct 24, 2022 · Bernard Cornwell’s Anglo-Saxon series The Last Kingdom tells the story of Uhtred as he tries to recover his stolen inheritance: Bebbanburh. He becomes embroiled in Viking raids and King …

  8. Who was Uhtred of Bamburgh? | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

    Fans of the show The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die will be no strangers to the fearless character Uhtred of Bebbanburgh. Also known as Uhtred Ragnarsson or Uhtred the Brave, the …

  9. Uhtred the Bold, ealdorman of Northumbria - English Monarchs

    Uhtred the Bold was the son of Waltheof I, ealdorman of Bamburgh, whose ancestors had ruled Northumbria from the dramatic coastal castle of Bamburgh. Earl Uhtred of Bebbanburg, also from …

  10. The Story of the Historical and Fictional Uhtred of Bebbanburg

    The series’ main protagonist is originally named Osbert but was re-baptized as Uhtred following his elder brother’s death. Just like in the books, Uhtred’s father, brother, and many Saxons were killed by …