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Oswine of Deira

Oswine or Osuine (?-651), was king of Deira in northern England, succeeding Oswald of Bernicia, possibly in 644. Oswine was the son of Osric.

According to Bede, he was murdered by Oswiu at Gilling[?] after refusing to engage in battle.



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