Beorhtric Succeeds Cynewulf
Beorhtric gained the West Saxon crown after Cynewulf's death and developed political connections with Offa of Mercia.
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Beorhtric Biography and Timeline
Follow Beorhtric through 2 dated historical records for England.
Beorhtric, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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786–852Years on this page
786
852
Succession
Succeeds as King of East Anglia, subject to the overlordship of Athelwolf of Wessex
Role range: 0852-0854
Records, sources and methodology
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