Aethelred Inherits Mercian Throne
Aethelred succeeded his brother Wulfhere and continued Mercia's competition with Northumbria and Kent.
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Aethelred of Mercia Biography and Timeline
Follow Aethelred of Mercia through 2 dated historical records for England.
Aethelred of Mercia, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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675–679Years on this page
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Trent Battle Limits Northumbria
Aethelred defeated Northumbrian forces near the River Trent, reinforcing Mercia's position south of the Humber.
Records, sources and methodology
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