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The kingdom reconverted to Christianity under Sigeberht II the Good following a mission by St Cedd who established monasteries at Tilaburg ( probably East Tilbury, but possibly West Tilbury ) and Ithancester ( almost certainly Bradwell-on-Sea ).
Essex reverted to Paganism again in 660 with the ascension of the Pagan King Swithelm of Essex.
He converted in 662, but died in 664.
He was succeeded by his two sons, Sigehere and Sæbbi.
A plague the same year caused Sigehere and his people to recant their Christianity and Essex reverted to Paganism a third time.
This rebellion was suppressed by Wulfhere of Mercia who established himself as overlord.
Bede describes Sigehere and Sæbbi as " rulers … under Wulfhere, king of the Mercians ".
Wulfhere sent Jaruman, the bishop of Lichfield, to reconvert the East Saxons.
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