Succession
Succeeds as King of East Anglia
Role range: 0655-0663
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Athelwold Biography and Timeline
Follow Athelwold through 8 dated historical records for England.
Athelwold, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
8Distinct records
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655–765Years on this page
655
759
Assassination of Oswulf
Involved in the assassination of Oswulf
Role range: 0759-0765
Election
Elected King by "his own people", 2 weeks after the assassination of Oswulf
Role range: 0759-0765
Succession
Succeeds as King of Northumbria
Role range: 0759-0765
760
Rebellion of Rebels in Northumbria
Oswine raises an army against Athelwold
Role range: 0759-0765
761
Battle of Eildon Hills
Defeats Oswins after a 3 day battle
Role range: 0759-0765
762
Marriage
Marries Etheldreda
Role range: 0759-0765
765
Abdication
Forced to abdicate by a council of elders
Role range: 0759-0765
Records, sources and methodology
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