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Eadbald died in 640, and according to the St Mildrith legend was succeeded solely by his son Eorcenberht.

However, Eormenred may have been a junior king under Eorcenberht, and the St Mildrith legend's version of events may have been an attempt to discredit royal claimants from Eormenred's line.