Uhtred of Bebbanburg

Uhtred of Bebbanburg is a fictional character from Bernard Cornwell’s historical novels set in 9th and 10th-century England. He is a Saxon nobleman born in Bebbanburg (modern-day Bamburgh) who is captured and raised by Danes. Throughout his life, Uhtred navigates the turbulent landscape of invading Vikings, shifting alliances, and national upheaval. Known for his fierce loyalty, combat skills, and complex identity—straddling Saxon and Danish cultures—he embodies the struggles of a soldier caught between two worlds during early medieval Britain.