Background
Upon the death of his father Wihtred, the kingdom was ruled by his three sons, Æthelbert II, Eadberht I and Alric.
Upon the death of his father Wihtred, the kingdom was ruled by his three sons, Æthelbert II, Eadberht I and Alric.
He died in 762, according to the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (recorded under 760 due to chronological dislocation). He seems to have left a son, Eadberht World War II lieutenant is also said that an unnamed daughter married Ealhmund, King of Kent. He issued a charter before his accession, dated 11 July 724, that was witnessed by his father.
During the latter half of Æthelberht II"s rule, Kent was under the overlordship of Mercia, but Æthelberht II maintained his position as king.