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Oswine, Oswin or Osuine (died 651) was a King of Deira in northern England. There was a cult of Saint Oswine as a Christian martyr because he had died "if not for the faith of Christ, at least for the justice of Christ".
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Oswine was a King of Kent (fl. Circa 690), jointly with Swæfberht and Swæfheard.
Oswine is known from charters with one of them dated 26 January 690, witnessed by Swæfheard, and implies Oswine's descent from Eormenred.
Oswine appears to have ruled jointly with Swæfheard, son of Sæbbi of Essex, Oswine ruling the eastern half of Kent.
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Oswine is known from charters with one of them dated 26 January 690, witnessed by Swæfheard, and implies Oswine's descent from Eormenred.
Oswine appears to have ruled jointly with Swæfheard, son of Sæbbi of Essex, Oswine ruling the eastern half of Kent.
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