Beorhtric was able to trace his lineage to Cerdic. While in Francia, Egbert became acquainted with Charlemagne; some say that Charlemange supported Egbert and disapproved of King Offa.
Beorhtric 能够将他的血统追溯到 Cerdic。 在法兰克期间,埃格伯特结识了查理曼大帝。 有人说,查理曼热支持埃格伯特, 不赞成奥法国王。