How old is Uhtred meant to be?

At the beginning of the books Uhtred is 9 years old (12 in the series) so by the end of book two Uhtred is 21 years old and in the TV show, 24.
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How old is Uhtred when he gets Bebbanburg?

A lot happens to him, from getting kidnapped by Danes at an early age to marrying a couple of times to finally retaking his family's fortress of Bebbanburg and beyond. Uhtred is born in the year 856 and is around 12 when he's taken by Danes.
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What age is Uhtred in season 5?

What is Uhtred's age? It is estimated that Uhtred was born roughly in the year 856. Season 5 is set in the time period of 911 to 919, which would make him somewhere between 55 and 63 in the most recent season.
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How old is Uhtred in final season?

Considering Uhtred was born in 856, the events at the end of season 4 would leave him as 55 years old.
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How old is Uhtred in the first season?

Season one began in 866 when Uhtred (then Osbert) was around 12 years old. Danish invader Jarl Ragnar killed Osbert's older brother, so the boy was rechristened Uhtred. Ragnar then defeated Uhtred's father in battle at Eoforwic/York, took Uhtred hostage, then paid the boy's ransom himself and adopted him as a son.
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How much older is Uhtred than Aethelflaed?

Some fans have also commented on the age gap, as Uhtred is believed to be about 13 years older than Aethelflaed.
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Who is Uhtred's true love?

Uhtred is still very much in love with Lady Aethelflaed (Millie Brady). He is Lord of Rumcofa, which is a border town of Mercia (the land over which Aethelflaed rules).
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How tall is Uhtred in the books?

However, in The Saxon Stories by Bernard Cornwell, Uhtred has dirty blond hair and supposedly stands over six feet tall.
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How old is Beocca in The Last Kingdom?

Beocca is a warrior

“This 50 year old man charged into battle with no armor or shield, wielding nothing but an axe and his holy fury,” a Reddit user correctly deduced.
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How tall is Uhtred from last kingdom?

The Uhtred star stands at about 1.78m tall, with some sources saying he is between 5ft 8inches and 5ft 10inches. In the series he comes across as a very strong and courageous warrior, and his height helps with this. Fans have commented on the casting of Uhtred and they are pleased Dreymon was given the role.
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How old is Alfred in The Last Kingdom?

As the series is based on Anglo-Saxon history, the creators of the series tried to stay true to the real King Alfred's past. The real King Alfred died in the year 899 and he was in his early fifties.
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Did Netflix cancel The Last Kingdom?

When Netflix officially cancelled The Last Kingdom on April 30, 2021, it didn't give a specific reason as to why the show was ending now after five seasons.
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What is Uhtred's accent?

BUT one thing is really bothering me - Uhtred's Dane accent is so much stronger in season 3 than it was in the beginning which makes NO sense and I find the change really distracting. Sometimes I can barely understand him. I wonder why the actor felt it necessary to do this and why the producers/showrunner let him.
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Was Brida a real person?

Brida in 871 Brida was born in East Anglia to an Anglo-Saxon family, and she was taken captive during the Great Heathen Army's invasion of England in 866.
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Is last kingdom a true story?

The Last Kingdom is based on real historical events and figures from 10th century England, but it made several changes - here are the biggest ones.
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Who was Thyra supposed to marry?

Tradition also has it that before Thyra consented to marry Gorm, she insisted he build a new house and sleep in it for the first three nights of winter and give her an account of his dreams those nights.
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What year is The Last Kingdom based in?

The Last Kingdom begins in 866, the year that Vikings first seized control of York. Uhtred is a child and heir to Bebbanburg (Bamburgh) in Northumbria. When the Vikings arrive, his father, Lord Uhtred, rides out to give battle and is predictably slain; the boy Uhtred is captured.
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Are any actors in both Vikings and The Last Kingdom?

On Vikings, he's been played by several actors, but is currently played by Ferdia Walsh-Peelo. Then there's the Viking warlord Ubba, played by Rune Temte on The Last Kingdom and Jordan Patrick Smith on Vikings.
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Who is Uhtred's youngest son?

Osbert is Gisela and Uhtred's youngest child, and Lord Uhtred's third son (his first with Saxon wife Mildrith died as an infant, and Brida's pregnancy by Uhtred was sadly miscarried).
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When was Uhtred the bold born?

Uhtred's baptism Uhtred was born "Osbert" in 856 in Bebbanburg, Northumbria, the son of Ealdorman Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his Mercian wife Aethelgifu (the sister of Ealdorman Aethelwulf of Berkshire and Aethelred Mucel) and the younger half-brother of Uhtred.
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Who is Uhtred's hidden son?

Osbert is Uhtred's son on The Last Kingdom

Granted, the last time we saw Osbert he was a baby. This was back in season 3, when Uhtred returned to his home to find that his wife Gisela had died giving birth to their new son. Hild helped deliver the baby and broke the bad news to Uhtred.
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How many wives has Uhtred had?

Uhtred married three times, each marriage produced children.
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Is Uhtred faithful to Gisela?

“It's the Lady Gisela.” A fan thinks that if Gisela had lived, Uhtred would have remained “faithful” and loyal to her. “100% Gisela,” the fan added. “If she hadn't been killed off so early, I have no doubt that he would have stayed faithful to her for the rest of their lives.
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Who is Uhtred's love interest in season 5?

In The Last Kingdom season 5, there are moments between Uhtred and Lady Eadith that imply that Uhtred will finally have a relationship that may not end in heartbreak. Furthermore, the final episode suggests that Uhtred might be reunited with his son Osbert as the abbess Hild leads the child towards Bebbanburg.
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