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Cyneheard the Atheling (died 786) was the brother of Sigeberht briefly King of Wessex. Sigeberht was deposed in 757 with the agreement of the Witan. Cynewulf of Wessex succeeded as King.In 786 Cynewulf wished to drive out Cyneheard. Cynewulf went thinly attended to a lady at ‘Merantune’. Cyneheard with his men surrounded Cynewulf who fought bravely and wounded Cyneheard before himself being slain.