Byrhtnoth (Old English: Byrhtnoð) was Ealdorman of Essex who died 11 August 991 at the Battle of Maldon. His name is composed of the Old English beorht (bright) and noð (courage). He is the subject of an ancient poem and, more recently, a statue!

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